Born: c.1915
Birthplace: Hurlford, Ayrshire
Died: 14th March 1941
Date Signed: 5th February 1937
Signed From: Clydebank Juniors
Position: Inside-Right
Bio:
Willie signed for Thistle from Clydebank Juniors in 1937, the Jags beating several clubs including Portsmouth for his signiture.The promising youngster secured himself in the 1st team for season 1938-39 scoring 10 goals in 19 league games.
He was critically injured (aged 25) when his home was bombed during the Clydebank Blitz at Livingstone Street, Clydebank, he later died at Blawrthill Hospital, Knightswood.He is buried in a mass grave at Dalnottar Cemetery.
The Daily Record reported his death 5 days later due to reporting restrictions.
Key Dates:
- 5th February 1937 Signs for Partick Thistle
- 6th February 1937 Partick Thistle (& league debut) v Albion Rovers (H) 6-1, 1st Division
- 24th April 1940 Partick Thistle (& League) Last Appearance & Goal v Kilmarnock (H) 5-2, Southern Division
Thistle League Stats:
| Season | League | Appearances | Goals |
| 1936-37 | 1st Division | 2 | – |
| 1937-38 | 1st Division | 2 | – |
| 1938-39 | 1st Division | 19 | 10 |
| 1939-40 | 1st Divison | – | – |
| 1939-40 | Regional League West | 8 | 2 |
| 1940-41 | Southern Division | – | – |
Commonwealth War Grave:
"In Memory of
Civilian WILLIAM DAVIDSON McCRINDLE
Civilian War Dead
who died age 25
on 14 March 1941
of 32 Livingstone Street, Clydebank. Son of Frank McCrindle. Injured at Clydebank; died same day at Blawarthill Hospital.
Remembered with honour
GLASGOW CITY, SCOTLAND
