Gardner Hannah (4 February 1871 – 6 July 1927) was a Scottish footballer who made 59 appearances in the Football League playing for Blackburn Rovers and Lincoln City. He played as a right half. Before moving to England, he played for his local team, Baillieston Thistle, and for Airdrieonians.[3]

Gardner Hannah
Personal information
Full name Gardner Hannah[1]
Date of birth (1871-02-04)4 February 1871[1]
Place of birth Baillieston,[1] Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date of death 6 July 1927(1927-07-06) (aged 56)[2]
Place of death Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Right half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Baillieston Thistle
Airdrieonians
1895–1896 Blackburn Rovers 3 (0)
1896–1898 Lincoln City 56 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He later worked as a colliery pit motorman. He died in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary of crush injuries following a mining accident.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gardiner Hannah". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Mine Fatality". The Scotsman. 7 July 1927. p. 7. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.