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William Wallace (1872 - 26 August 1926) was a Scottish football manager and administrator.

He is notable as the first appointed secretary-manager of Dundee, whom he managed for 20 years, and led to their first national trophy, the 1910 Scottish Cup.

Early Life
Wallace was born in Woolwich, the son of Dundonian parents Alexander and Jessie Wallace (nee Crichton) whilst they were domiciled in England. The family soon returned to Dundee, where his siblings Alex, Margaret, James and Lillia were all born, growing up in the Stobswell area of the city.

Managerial career
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Personal life
Wallace worked in the jute industry concurrent to his footballing career. He also cultivated a life long involvement in athletics, firstly as a club runner, then latterly as an official with the Scottish Amateur Athletics Association.

Honours

 * Dundee
 * Scottish Cup: 1910