John Mackin Explained

John Mackin
Fullname:	John Mackin^[1]
Birth Date:	18 November 1943
Birth Place:	Bellshill, Scotland
Death Date:	29 July 2022 (age 78)
Height:	^[2]
Position:	Defender
Years1:	1965–1969
Years2:	1969
Years3:	1969–1973
Years4:	1973
Years5:	1973–1975
Clubs1:	Northampton Town
Clubs2:	Lincoln City
Clubs3:	York City
Clubs4:	→ Darlington (loan)
Clubs5:	Corby Town
Caps1:	101
Caps2:	3
Caps3:	160
Caps4:	2
Goals1:	11
Goals2:	0
Goals3:	7
Goals4:	0
Totalcaps:	266
Totalgoals:	18
Manageryears1:	1975–1977
Managerclubs1:	Corby Town

John Mackin (18 November 1943 – 29 July 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager.

Career

Born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Mackin played for Northampton Town, Lincoln City, York City and Darlington in the Football League.^{[1] [3]} He was appointed player-manager of Corby Town in July 1973.^[2] Mackin died in July 2022 aged 78.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Hugman , Barry J. . The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 . Queen Anne Press . 2005 . 641 . 1-85291-665-6 .
2. Book: Jarred , Martin . Windross . Dave . Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922-1997 . Citizen Publications . 1997 . 67 . 0-9531005-0-2 .
3. Web site: Profile. 24 February 2014. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
4. Web site: Dunham . Jon . Corby Town pay tribute to former player-manager Mackin . Northamptonshire Telegraph . 2 August 2022 . 2 August 2022.
5. Web site: O'Reilly . James . Former York City defender John Mackin passes away at 78 . York Press . 2 August 2022 . 2 August 2022.