Albert Degnan was a Scottish professional

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who played in the

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for

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as an

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. He played in a

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for an Army XI (represented by the

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) versus a

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XI in 1940.

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Scottish men's footballers Brentford F.C. players Scottish Football League players Year of birth missing Year of death missing Place of birth missing Place of death missing Men's association football outside forwards Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-stub