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Overview
A young goalkeeper, he was introduced while with Hamilton Amateurs, who played some of their home games at Douglas Park and they were regarded as a nursery side for the club. He was ideally built for the position as he was 6 feet tall and weighed 12 stones. Signed in 1961, he spent two years at Hamilton before stepping down a grade to Muirkirk Juniors. He later went to Blantyre Vics.
Debut on 8th April 1961 in a Scottish League match at Alloa which was won 3-2 by Accies.
Scottish League 7 Appearances (1 Clean Sheet)
League Cup 2 Appearances
Accies Career
Full Name
Samuel Ballantyne
1961-63
Nickname
Sam
Position
Goalkeeper
Born
Died
Signed by
Andy Paton
Debut
8 April 1961
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Hamilton Anateurs
Hamilton Academical
Muirkirk Juniors
Blantyre Victoria