Colin Veitch
(1881-1938)

actor, politician, founder of the People's Theatre, and founder of the Professional Footballers' Association

Died aged c. 57

Colin Campbell McKechnie Veitch (22 May 1881 – 26 August 1938) was an English football player in the early 20th century for Newcastle United and manager of Bradford City.

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footballer of Newcastle United Football Club 1899-1914 and footballer of England national football team 1906-09

Commemorated on 1 plaque

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 Stratford Villas. Colin Veitch 1881-1938 lived here. Captain of Newcastle United FC during their trophy-winning Edwardian heyday. Co-founder of the People's Theatre & the Professional Footballers' Association. Sportsman, actor, politician.

1 Stratford Villas, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where they lived