Claim: William "Willie" Oswald Birrell (2 March 1893- December 1968) was a Scottish professional football centre half who recorded a total app of 153 and 4 goals in the Scottish Second Division and Scottish First Division League from 1913 to 1925.
Evidence: Appearances and goals by club, season and competition 1913–14 1924–25 1914–15 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 Scottish Second Division Scottish First Division Scottish Cup Total Apps Goals Total 138 4