Career
Born in Arbroath, Buick started his career with home-town Arbroath F.C., where he stayed until 1896. In July of that year he joined Hearts, answering an advertisement from the then reigning Scottish Cup holders. Buick"s appearance led many commentators to consider him an unlikely defender.
He measured only 5 foot 7 inches tall, had a slight stoop and his long, gangly arms earned him the nickname "spider".
However, his all-action style and stamina earned him many admirers and two caps for the Scottish national team in March 1902. Buick moved south to Southern Football League side Portsmouth in 1903 and was eventually joined by six former Hearts team-mates.