Date of birth 12 May 1861 Name Walter Arnott 1882-189? Queen's Park | Years Team Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland Died May 18, 1931 | |
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Date of death 18 May 1931(1931-05-18) (aged 70) 18??-1882 Pollokshields Athletic F.C. | ||
Walter Arnott (12 May 1861 – 18 May 1931), sometimes known as Wattie Arnott, was a Scottish all-round sportsman born in Glasgow.
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Football career
Arnott played for Queen's Park and the Scotland national team.
Arnott joined Queen's Park from Pollokshields Athletic in 1882 and remained with the Glasgow club until his retirement in the mid-1890s. However, he occasionally played as a guest for several other clubs including Northern Irish side Linfield – for whom he won an Irish Cup medal, Kilmarnock, Newcastle West End, Notts County, St Bernard's, Third Lanark, Celtic and Corinthian. He also coached the young players at Queen's Park.
At Queen's Park, he won the Scottish Cup three times in 1884, 1886 and 1890. He also won FA Cup runners-up medals in 1884 and 1885.
Arnott was capped 14 times by Scotland between 1883 and 1893. He also appeared in 10 consecutive matches against England, a Scottish record. The Scottish Football Association honoured Walter by presenting him with a special International Cap to commemorate his achievement.
Other sports
Arnott was also a noted bowls, cricket, and tennis player. He was also an avid yachtsman. He was also Secretary of the Crossmyloof Curling Club from 1912 to 1931.