Bill Muirhead (27 December 1928 – 24 November 2021) was a Scottish curler. He was a World Men's silver medallist (1970, 1976), bronze medallist (1969)[1] and three-time Scottish men's champion. His daughter Billie-May competed at the 1983 World Championship. His brother Thomas (Tom) Muirhead is the father of Gordon and grandfather of Glen, Eve, and Thomas Muirhead. Bill Muirhead previously coached David Smith in the 1980s. He died in Scone on 24 November 2021, at the age of 92.[2]
| Bill Muirhead | |
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| Born | 27 December 1928 Crook of Devon, Scotland |
| Died | 24 November 2021 (aged 92) Scone, Scotland |
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| Curling club | St. Martins CC, Perth |
Curling career  | |
| Member Association |  Scotland |
| World Championship appearances | 3 (1969, 1970, 1976) |
Medal record | |
Personal life edit
Muirhead was the son of Tom and Mary Muirhead, who were farmers. The family bought the Lomond Hotel in Glenfarg where Bill grew up. He was educated at Glenfarg Primary and Dollar Academy. He married Nan Brunton at around the age of 25, and the couple had three children, Catriona, Lesley and Billie-May. They spent most of their life in Scone. Muirhead managed the Ross Seed Potatoes Forfar branch. In addition to curling, Muirhead also golfed well into old age.[2]
Teams edit
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Events |
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| 1968–69 | Bill Muirhead | George Haggart | Derek Scott | Alex Young | Murray Melville (WMCC) | SMCC 1969  WMCC 1969  [3][4]
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| 1969–70 | Bill Muirhead | George Haggart | Derek Scott | Murray Melville | SMCC 1970 WMCC 1970 
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| 1970–71 | Bill Muirhead | Bill Reid | Derek Scott | Len Dudman | [5] | |
| 1975–76 | Bill Muirhead | Derek Scott | Len Dudman | Roy Sinclair | SMCC 1976 WMCC 1976
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| 1983–84 | Bill Muirhead | Tom Muirhead | Roy Sinclair | John Bryden | SSCC 1984 [6]
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| 1984–85 | Bill Muirhead | Tom Muirhead | Roy Sinclair | John Bryden | SSCC 1985
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| 1985–86 | Bill Muirhead | Tom Muirhead | Roy Sinclair | John Bryden | SSCC 1986
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| 1986–87 | Bill Muirhead | Tom Muirhead | Roy Sinclair | John Bryden | SSCC 1987
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| 1987–88 | Bill Muirhead | John Bryden | Roy Sinclair | Jim McArthur | SSCC 1988
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References edit
- ^ Bill Muirhead on the World Curling database
- ^ a b Bruce, Lindsay (30 November 2021). "Bill Muirhead: Scone curling skip who led Scotland to three world championships dies aged 92". The Courier. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Don (24 March 1969). "Northcott wins 3rd title; eyes Richardson's mark". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ Wood, Larry (22 March 1969). "U.S. goes against Northcott for title". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ Past Winners - Perth Masters (web-archive)
- ^ Scottish Senior Champions Men - Scottish Curling
External links edit
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