Matt Paterson (footballer, born 1888)

Matt Paterson
Personal information
Full name Matthew Berry Paterson
Date of birth 19 March 1888
Place of birth Douglas, Scotland
Date of death 1974 (aged 8586)
Place of death Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1908 Bellshill Athletic
1908–1923 Hibernian 413 (36)
1923–1924 St Bernard's 25 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Matthew Berry Paterson (19 March 1888 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half, most notably for Hibernian. He made over 410 Scottish League appearances, played in the 1914 Scottish Cup Final, captained the club and was one of its longest-serving players.