Bill Muirhead (curler)

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]

This article is about the Scottish curler. For the Australian politician, see Bill Muirhead.

Bill Muirhead
Curler
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Born(1928-12-27)27 December 1928
Crook of Devon, Scotland
Died24 November 2021(2021-11-24) (aged 92)
Scone, Scotland
Team
Curling clubSt. Martins CC, Perth
Curling career
Member Association Scotland
World Championship
appearances		3 (1969, 1970, 1976)
Medal record
Curling
World Championship
1970 Utica
1976 Duluth
1969 Perth
Scottish Men's Championship
1969
1970
1976

Personal life

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
Season Skip Third Second Lead Alternate Events
1968–69 Bill MuirheadGeorge HaggartDerek ScottAlex YoungMurray Melville (WMCC)SMCC 1969
WMCC 1969 [3][4]
1969–70 Bill MuirheadGeorge HaggartDerek ScottMurray MelvilleSMCC 1970
WMCC 1970
1970–71 Bill MuirheadBill ReidDerek ScottLen Dudman[5]
1975–76 Bill MuirheadDerek ScottLen DudmanRoy SinclairSMCC 1976
WMCC 1976
1983–84 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1984 [6]
1984–85 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1985
1985–86 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1986
1986–87 Bill MuirheadTom MuirheadRoy SinclairJohn BrydenSSCC 1987
1987–88 Bill MuirheadJohn BrydenRoy SinclairJim McArthurSSCC 1988

References
  1. Bill Muirhead on the World Curling database
  2. 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.
  3. Fleming, Don (24 March 1969). "Northcott wins 3rd title; eyes Richardson's mark". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  4. Wood, Larry (22 March 1969). "U.S. goes against Northcott for title". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  5. Past Winners - Perth Masters (web-archive)
  6. Scottish Senior Champions Men - Scottish Curling
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