Desmond White (28 September 1911 – 21 June 1985) was a Scottish amateur footballer who made over 100 appearances in the Scottish League for Queen's Park as a goalkeeper. He later served as chairman of Celtic.
Personal life White was the son of Celtic director Thomas White and was the father of Celtic director Chris White. He served as a flight lieutenant in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and permanently lost the use of his right arm after an accident. He died while on holiday in Crete in June 1985.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEdinburgh City1933–34Scottish Second Division15010—1601934–3521010—220Total36020—380Queen's Park1934–35Scottish First Division801000901935–363401021 appearance in Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup, 1 appearance in Glasgow Cup03701936–37300201Appearance in Glasgow Cup03301937–383303032 appearances in Glasgow Cup, 1 appearance in Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup0390Total105070601180Career total141090601560
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