Ronald Hamilton (born 24 April 1945) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Kilmarnock, St Mirren and Queen of the South as a centre forward. He is best remembered for his time as player, assistant manager, coach, scout and chairman of Kilmarnock. At the time of his debut as a player for Kilmarnock, Hamilton was the club's youngest ever player and the youngest post-war Scottish League First Division player. As of June 2022, he had served as president of Ardeer Thistle for more than 30 years.
Personal life Hamilton attended Kilmarnock Academy. As of 2007, he was working as a chartered accountant.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKilmarnock1961–62Scottish First Division430000—431962–631161000—1261963–64450031—761964–65281541433Appearances in Inter-Cities Fairs Cup239211965–6613900203Appearances in European Cup0189Career total60385194628045
Honours Kilmarnock Scottish League First Division: 1964–65 St Mirren
Scottish League Second Division: 1967–68
Individual
Kilmarnock Hall of Fame
References
External links
Ronnie Hamilton at killiefc.com