Walter McLean
Walter McLean
A. Player

probably born in Scotland

Walter McLean was probably born in Scotland, although his place and date of birth remain unknown to us. *

The defender joined Thistle in 1885.

He made his first known appearance on Saturday, 26th September, 1885, in a 2-2 friendly draw at home to Dumbarton.

Walter scored his only known goal for Thistle on Saturday, 4th May, 1889, in a 6-2 friendly win at home to Rangers.

That goal came in his 15th (and last known) appearance for the club.

His known club-list included only Partick Thistle.

We don't know where or when Walter died. *

* If you can help us to improve any of these marked points on The Thistle Archive, then please do get in touch →

compiled from our All Games criteria.
Goal(s) Match
goal.png 04.05.1889 Rangers [h] W6-2 (Friendly)

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