About Bob McKinlay
Lived 1932 – 2002 (aged 69). Bob McKinlay was a British association football player.
Robert McKinlay (10 October 1932 – 27 August 2002) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a centre half. He made 614 league appearances for Nottingham Forest, including a run of 265 consecutive games (all in the top division of English football) between 1959 and 1965, He is the club's record appearance holder and won the FA Cup with the club in 1959. He later worked as a prison officer at HMP Lowdham Grange.
His uncle Billy McKinlay also played for Nottingham Forest.
Career statistics
A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances in the FA Charity Shield and Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
Honours Nottingham Forest FA Cup: 1958–59
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob McKinlay?
Scottish footballer (1932-2002)
When was Bob McKinlay born?
Bob McKinlay was born on 10 October 1932 in Lochgelly.
When did Bob McKinlay die?
Bob McKinlay died on 27 August 2002.
What was Bob McKinlay's occupation?
Bob McKinlay was an association football player.
What nationality was Bob McKinlay?
Bob McKinlay was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob McKinlay. https://biography.guide/bob-mckinlay/
MLA: "Bob McKinlay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-mckinlay/.
Chicago: "Bob McKinlay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-mckinlay/.
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