Ralph Aitken (16 February 1863 – 10 January 1928) was a Scottish international footballer.

Ralph Aitken
Personal information
Full nameRalph Allan Aitken
Date of birth(1863-02-16)16 February 1863
Place of birthKilbarchan, Scotland
Date of death10 January 1928(1928-01-10) (aged 64)
Place of deathDumbarton, Scotland
Position(s)Winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1883–1886Dumbarton[1]
1886–1887Newcastle West End
1886–1890Dumbarton
1889–1890Newcastle West End
International career
1886–1888Scotland[2]2(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Aitken played for Dumbarton, Newcastle West End, and Scotland.

Honours

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Dumbarton[3]
  • Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1886–87
  • 2 caps for Scotland between 1885 and 1888, scoring 1 goal
  • 6 representative caps for Dunbartonshire between 1883 and 1889, scoring 2 goals.[4]

References

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  1. ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock – The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. ^ Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.
  3. ^ Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  4. ^ Emms, Steve; Wells, Richard (2007). Scottish League Players' Records Division One 1890/91 to 1938/39. Beeston, Nottingham: Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-899468-66-9.
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