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David McGill

1947 – 2022

Scottish lawn and indoor bowler and commentator

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Lived 1947 – 2022 (aged 74–75). David McGill was a British bowls player.

David McGill (1947 – 21 January 2022) was a Scottish international lawn and indoor bowler and commentator.

Bowls career World Championship McGill won a silver medal in the triples with John Summers and Willie McQueen and two bronze medals in the singles and team event (Leonard Trophy) at the 1980 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Melbourne.

Commonwealth Games In 1978 MGill represented Scotland in the singles at the Commonwealth Games.

National McGill was a member of the Sighthill Bowls Club and was the 1976 national champion and subsequently won the singles at the British Isles Bowls Championships in 1977.

Commentating He was an architect by trade and has also commentated for the BBC in televised bowls competitions.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David McGill?

Scottish lawn and indoor bowler and commentator

When was David McGill born?

David McGill was born in 1947.

When did David McGill die?

David McGill died on 21 January 2022.

What was David McGill's occupation?

David McGill was a bowls player.

What nationality was David McGill?

David McGill was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David McGill

· Wikidata: Q28421894

· DBpedia: David McGill (bowls)

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