Career
A former miner born in Lochgelly, Fife, Stewart started his professional career at Raith Rovers, and moved to Birmingham City in January 1948. He had pace and a direct style, and in his first full season at the club, 1948-1949, finished as leading goalscorer with 11 league goals for the newly promoted side struggling in the top flight. He was appointed trainer at Raith and remained in football until 1963.