Overview
Born on the 20th December, 1919, in Aberdeen, Syd played with Aberdeen Parkvale up until September 1946, when he signed for Chelsea. With the Stamford Bridge club he made 135 League appearances.
He joined Accies in 1953 and played in the old First Division only. A solid full back who, alas, had his best days behind him when he came to Hamilton. He was temporarily transferred to Keith in March 1954, being freed shortly after.
Died in 1962.
Debut on 8th August 1953 in a Scottish League Cup tie away to Heart of Midlothian in a 5-0 defeat.
Scottish League 10 Appearances
League Cup 6 Appearances
Accies Career
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Full Name
Syd Bathgate
1953-54
Position
Full back
Born
20 December 1919: Aberdeen
Died
1962
Signed by
Andrew Wylie
Debut
8 August 1953
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Aberdeen Parkvale
Chelsea
Hamilton Academical
Keith