Robert Christie (footballer)

Robert Main Christie (15 November 1865 – 15 May 1918)[1] was a Scottish footballer and curler.[2]

Christie played once for Scotland at football, against England in March 1884.[3] He also played for Queen's Park and scored a goal in the 1884 FA Cup Final, which Queen's Park lost 2–1 to Blackburn Rovers. Christie was both the youngest finalist and youngest Cup Final goalscorer at 18 years and 135 days until this record was surpassed by Norman Whiteside of Manchester United in the 1984 FA Cup Final.

Christie later served in the Second Boer War[2] and the First World War.[4] By the time of his death he was a major in the Labour Company.[4][5] Christie died of gas poisoning and wounds on 15 May 1918.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Main Christie: Profile". www.londonhearts.com. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Interesting and curious facts about full internationals and national players (1872-1900)". www.iffhs.de. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "Robert Main Christie". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Strathearn Herald, 18 May 1918.
  5. ↑ "Christie, R.M.". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 11 March 2014.

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