Jimmy McGill (footballer, born 1926) explained

Jimmy McGill
Fullname:James McGill
Birth Date:1926 3, df=y
Birth Place:Kilsyth, Scotland
Death Place:Cumbernauld, Scotland
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Maryhill Harp
Years2:1946–1947
Clubs2:Bury
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1947–1948
Clubs3:Derby County
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:1949–1951
Clubs4:Kilmarnock
Caps4:16
Goals4:2
Years5:1951–1953
Years6:1953–1958
Caps6:122
Goals6:24
Years7:1958–1959
Clubs7:Cowdenbeath
Caps7:13
Goals7:1
Totalcaps:160
Totalgoals:25

Jimmy McGill (10 March 1926 – 21 April 2013) was a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward.[1]

McGill was best known for his time with Queen of the South where he was part of the Palmerston Park club's front-line, alongside Bobby Black, Jim Patterson, Jackie Oakes and Walter Rothera.[1] [2] McGill also played for Derby County, Kilmarnock, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.[1]

McGill died at a care home in Cumbernauld at the age of 87 after suffering from dementia.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://qosfc.com/new_newsview.aspx?newsid=1791 "Obituary. Jimmy McGill"
  2. http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/dumfries-news/local-news-dumfries/local-news-dumfriesshire/2013/04/24/queens-legend-jimmy-mcgill-dies-after-long-battle-with-dementia-51311-33223932 Notice of death of Jimmy McGill