Patrick Flannigan

Patrick G. Flannigan (4 August 1909 – 22 September 1987) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Born in Cowdenbeath, Flannigan played for Kelty Rangers, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly United, Liverpool, Bradford City, New York Giants and Rosyth Dockyard.

For Bradford City he made one appearance in the Football League. In the United States, he won the American Soccer League championship in 1931 (Spring section and overall title).

His brother was fellow player David Flannigan; their sister Ellen married William Callaghan, several of whose descendents (Willie, Tommy, Willie Jr, Tommy Jr and Liam) also became footballers.

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1909 births

1987 deaths

Scottish men's footballers

Footballers from Cowdenbeath

Scottish expatriate men's footballers

Scottish expatriate sportspeople in the United States

Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States

American Soccer League (1921–1933) players

New York Giants (soccer, 1930–1932) players

Cowdenbeath F.C. players

Lochgelly United F.C. players

Liverpool F.C. players

Bradford City A.F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football defenders

Scottish Junior Football Association players

Scottish Football League players

Scottish emigrants to the United States