Hugh Whyte, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHugh Whyte
Scottish footballer
Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1955
Date of Death: 09-Nov-2009
Profession: association football player
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Hugh Whyte
- Hugh Whyte (24 July 1955 – 9 November 2009) was a Scottish football goalkeeper, who played for Hibernian and Dunfermline Athletic. Whyte, who was born in Kilmarnock, played in the juniors for Hurlford United.
- Whyte joined Hibernian in 1972 and made five league appearances, but refused to abandon his medical studies when the club asked him to become a full-time professional.
- He subsequently moved to Dunfermline Athletic in 1976.
- Dunfermline had been relegated from the First Division in 1975–76 and were unable to sustain full-time football.
- Whyte established himself as their first choice goalkeeper.
- Whyte kept the position for nine years, playing 362 games in total while keeping 116 shutouts.
- After retiring from his football career in 1987, Whyte became the Dunfermline club doctor.
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