Peter McKay (footballer) explained

Peter McKay
Fullname:Peter McKay
Birth Date:23 February 1925
Birth Place:Newburgh, Scotland
Death Date:23 November 2000 (aged 75)
Death Place:Corby, England
Position:Centre forward
Youthclubs1:Newburgh West End
Years1:1947–1954
Years2:1954–57
Years3:1957–58
Clubs4:Corby Town
Caps1:185
Caps2:60
Caps3:34
Goals1:158
Goals2:36
Goals3:19

Peter McKay (23 February 1925 – 23 November 2000) was a Scottish footballer. He holds the record of being Dundee United's all-time top goalscorer, with 158 league goals and 202 overall. McKay also played for Burnley and St Mirren. He retired to Northamptonshire, where he died in 2000.

McKay was inducted into Dundee United's Hall of fame in 2009, with members of his family present.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Scottish Football Podcast. 21 November 2008. BBC Scotland.