Claim: William "Willie" Oswald Birrell (2 March 1893- December 1968) was a Scottish professional football centre half who recorded a total app of 123 and 4 goals in the Scottish Second Division and Scottish First Division League from 1913 to 1925.
Evidence: William Oswald Birrell (2 March 1893 – December 1968) was a Scottish professional football centre half who played in the Scottish League for Cowdenbeath and St Bernard's. Cowdenbeath Scottish Second Division Scottish First Division 1913–14 1914–15 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25 Apps 123 Goals 4