Players

David Cargill

Full Name:
David Cargill
Position:
Outside Right
Date Of Birth:
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Biography

David Cargill was included in Dundee’s first team from the end of 1914. He joined the club at the start of the 1914/15 season, having been signed from junior club Osbourne. Aged twenty years old, he was 5ft 9in, and had scored 31 goals the previous season.

He was an apprentice with Wm. Fergusson & Sons, Ltd, manufacturers, who were located at Dudhope Works.

It was reported that “he was the first active Dundee footballer to answer his country’s call.” He enlisted as a Private with the Royal Scots.

David joined Dundee Hibs in August 1919.