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Walter "Wattie" White (15 May 1882 - 8 July 1950) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Fulham and Scotland.

Early life
White was born in Hurlford, Ayrshire and played for the junior side Hurlford Thistle.

Senior Football Career
He moved to Bolton Wanderers in 1902, playing in the FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace two years later when his team lost one-nil to Manchester City.

The following season, White scored 24 goals, including three hat-tricks, in just 33 appearances, and went on to win his first Scottish cap against England in 1907 in a one-one draw at St James's Park in Newcastle.

Wattie was sold to Everton in 1908 and two years later transferred to Fulham.

He played 203 times for the Whites, scoring 16 goals during his time at the club. He remained at the cottage for 13 years, although his appearances after World War One were only occasional. He made his last appearance at Bury in February 1923 at the age of 40 and retired the following summer continuing to live in Fulham until his death 8th July 1950.

He was a diminutive and skilful player with excellent ball control, effective as an inside forward or left-half as well as in defence.

He remains the oldest player to have ever played for Fulham, at the age of 40 years and nine months.

Later Life
White remained in Fulham after his retirement, living at 40 Danehurst street and died there on 8 July 1950.

Category:1888 births Category:1950 deaths Category:Scottish footballers Category:Scotland international footballers Category:Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Category:Everton F.C. players Category:Fulham F.C. players Category:People from East Ayrshire

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