Archie Boyd (footballer)

Archibald Boyd (1890 – 29 September 1945) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Scottish League for Heart of Midlothian.

Personal life
Boyd worked as a shale miner. His brother James was also a footballer for Heart of Midlothian and after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the brothers were faced with the choice of which was to go to war. James made the decision to enlist, as Archie was engaged to be married. James was killed on the Somme while serving with McCrae's Battalion in August 1916.

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Honours
Heart of Midlothian
 * East of Scotland Shield: 1914–15
 * Dunedin Cup: 1914–15
 * Wilson Cup: 1914–15