Date of birth 3 May 1941 Years Team Date of death 2004 ?–1958 Stranraer Role Footballer | Playing position Name Ernie Yard 1958–1963 Stranraer | |
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Place of birth Stranraer Scotland | ||
Ernest John Yard (3 May 1941 – November 2004) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a forward or winger. He could also play as a full back.
Playing career
Yard was born in Stranraer, Scotland and began his youth career at hometown club Stranraer going on to a senior career at the club. He later played for Kilmarnock, Partick Thistle, Bury, Crystal Palace and Reading before moving to South Africa where he played for Cape Town City. Yard made a total of 260 appearances in the Scottish League and the English Football League and scored 53 goals.
Ernie Yard died in November 2004, aged 63.
References
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