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Richard McNaughton "Dick" Donald

1929-93

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Richard McNaughton 'Dick' Donald - original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

Richard McNaughton "Dick" Donald

Chairman

  • Birth: 20 Feb 1911 • St Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Death: 30 Dec 1993 • Aberdeen, Scotland

Chairman, 1970 - 1993, Vice-Chairman, 1960 - 1970, Director, 09 Aug 1949 - 1993 and Player, 1929 - 1940


Experience

  • Debut:

    Benefit Match

    Forfar Athletic 0 v 1 Aberdeen

  • 24 Apr 1930

    No 6 Inside Right

  • Senior Debut:

    Div 1 (Old)

    Motherwell 5 v 0 Aberdeen

  • 09 Feb 1931

  • 05 Nov 2004

  • 03 Apr 2023

Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 1928-29

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1928-29 - No copyright - attached

    Back Row L-R: Alexander Merrie, Willie Cooper, Dick Donald, Jock McHale,
    Hugh McLaren, Daniel McKenzie, Ned Legge.
    Middle Row L-R: Ritchie, (ass mgr), Jimmy Black, Jimmy Smith, Willie Jackson,
    Harry Blackwell, Duncan Yuill, Andy Love, Tom Mcleod, Doug Livingstone,
    Russell, (trainer).
    Front Row L-R: Robertson, (sec), John Polland, John Wilson, Eddie Falloon,
    Bob McDermid, (capt), Malcolm Muir, Benny Yorston, Alexander Cheyne, Frank Hill,
    Paddy Travers, (manager).
    Trophies, Fleming Shield, Aberdeenshire County Cup, Aberdeen District League Cup,
    Dewar Challenge Shield.

Photo

  • Aberdeen F.C. 1933-34 (2)

    • Aberdeen F.C. 1933-34 (2) - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.

    Back Row L-R: Willie Nicol, Bob Fraser, W.K. Jackson, Claude Sharp, Charlie Gavin.
    Middle Row L-R: Paddy Travers,(manager), Willie Mills, Alex Robertson, Jack Beattie,
    Andy Love, Charlie McGill, Bob McDermid, George Thomson, Dick Donald,
    Donald Colman, (trainer).
    Front Row L-R: Jim Westland, Dave Cumming, Jack Benyon, Joe O'Reilly,
    Willie Cooper, Willie Gall, Bert Johnston, Steve Smith.
    On Ground L-R: Matt Armstrong, Paddy Moore, Eddie Falloon.


Medal

  • European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal 1983

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal front - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal back - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.

    11 May 1983
    Aberdeen 2 v 1 Real Madrid (a.e.t.)
    Inscription on back in French, Coupe Des Vainouers De Coupe Europeenie.
    Translated means, European Cup Winners' Cup and the year 1983


Programme

  • Dick Donald Hall of Fame, programme signed, dated 05 Nov 2004.

    • From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Dick Donald Hall of Fame, programme signed, dated 05 Nov 2004.

External Link

  • Family Tree Official's, Player's and staff details: Ancestry.com
    A.F.C Official's, Player's and staff details source: AFC Heritage - The Official Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust.
    Aberdeen Football Club 1970's type Logo is used to convey the meaning intended and avoid tarnishing or misrepresenting the intended image - This version designed by Graeme Watson 2019 (Use of the logo here does not imply endorsement.)
    Header Background: Aberdeen Football Club, Pittodrie Stadium, Main Stand Entrance, 2015, Aberdeen, Scotland - Copyright © 2015 Graeme Watson.
    Profile Photo: Richard McNaughton "Dick" Donald - original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Profile Photo: James "Jimmy" Philip - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1928-29 - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Team Photo: Aberdeen F.C. 1933-34 (2) - Original B&W picture - No copyright - attached.
    Insert Photos: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, European Cup Winners Cup, Winners Medal front & back 1983 (replica) - Copyright © 2022 Graeme Watson.
    Insert Photo: From Graeme Watson's personal collection, Dick Donald Hall of Fame, programme signed, dated 05 Nov 2004.

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