From the publisher:
A new 80 page paperback book telling the full, lost story behind one of Elland Road's most dramatic days: the death of centre-forward David 'Soldier' Wilson, while playing for Leeds City in 1906.
On 27th October, 1906, a young Leeds City footballer died during a match against Burnley. That much was known. But over the years what else was known about him has become mixed up and forgotten. Here is the story of the death of David 'Soldier' Wilson, and the story of his life.
⭑ a tragic but sweet upbringing in Leith
⭑ ruling Edinburgh with Yardheads school
⭑ pioneering knee surgery
⭑ suspension by Dundee for 'misbehaviour'
⭑ the first player ever sent off for Hull
⭑ a death that set newspaper columnists aflame
⭑ a daughter he never knew
The author:
DANIEL CHAPMAN is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller 100 Years of Leeds United, and writes about football at Leedsista.com.
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