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Don McVicar

1962 – 2006

Scottish footballer

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About Don McVicar

Lived 1962 – 2006 (aged 43). Don McVicar was a British association football player.

Donald Frederick McVicar (6 November 1962 – 31 January 2006) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back.

Career McVicar spent most of his career at St Johnstone and made a total of 263 appearances, scoring 12 goals in two spells with the club. A winner of the First Division championship with Saints in 1982–83, he had an even happier second spell at Perth. He played an integral role under Alex Totten to help the club gain promotion from the Second Division in 1987–88 and then captained the team to the First Division title again in 1989–90.

McVicar also played for Tranmere Rovers, Montrose, Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, Ayr United, Forfar Athletic, Arbroath and Elgin City.

Death McVicar died on 31 January 2006, aged 43, after suffering from motor neuron disease for four years. Geoff Brown, then St Johnstone chairman, said: "It is sad news to hear, obviously for his family and all Perth supporters.Don was highly thought of by fans because of his strong left-foot and the fact he tackled extremely hard. He was a supporters' type of player."

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Donald Frederick McVicar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don McVicar?

Scottish footballer (1962-2006)

When was Don McVicar born?

Don McVicar was born on 6 November 1962 in Perth.

When did Don McVicar die?

Don McVicar died on 31 January 2006 in Dundee.

What was Don McVicar's occupation?

Don McVicar was an association football player.

What nationality was Don McVicar?

Don McVicar was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don McVicar

· Wikidata: Q5293130

· DBpedia: Don McVicar

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