About Billy MacKinnon
Lived 1852 – 1942 (aged 90). Billy MacKinnon was a British association football player.
William Muir MacKinnon (18 January 1852 – 24 May 1942) was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park and the Scotland national team in the 1870s.
With Queen's Park, MacKinnon won the first three Scottish Cup competitions in 1874, 1875 and 1876 (being no relation of teammate Angus MacKinnon), as well as the first Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup in 1877. He was also capped by Scotland, making nine appearances between 1872 and 1879, scoring five goals. As a player, he was described as "a brilliant dribbling artist".
International goals Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first.
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Who was Billy MacKinnon?
Scottish footballer (1852-1942)
When was Billy MacKinnon born?
Billy MacKinnon was born on 18 January 1852 in Glasgow.
When did Billy MacKinnon die?
Billy MacKinnon died on 24 May 1942 in Cambuslang.
What was Billy MacKinnon's occupation?
Billy MacKinnon was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy MacKinnon?
Billy MacKinnon was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy MacKinnon. https://biography.guide/billy-mackinnon/
MLA: "Billy MacKinnon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-mackinnon/.
Chicago: "Billy MacKinnon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-mackinnon/.
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