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Donald McKinlay

1891 – 1959

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1891 – 1959 (aged 68). Donald McKinlay was a British association football player.

Donald McKinlay (25 July 1891 – 16 September 1959) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back. He spent most of his career with Liverpool, winning the Football League title twice in the early 1920s.

Early career Born in the hamlet of Boghall and raised in the mining village of Newton in Lanarkshire, McKinlay played local football with Newton Swifts, Rutherglen Woodburn and Newton Villa.

Liverpool He joined Liverpool in January 1910. The goalkeeper Kenny Campbell (a childhood acquaintance) credited McKinlay's assistance during his early days at Anfield. He captained the club from January 1922 to 1928, and made 434 appearances for the club, including 393 in the league. Liverpool were league champions two years in succession in 1921–22 and 1922–23 in the first two seasons of his captaincy.

Later years He finished his career with nearby Prescot Cables, and later became a publican in Liverpool.

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Who was Donald McKinlay?

Scottish footballer (1891-1959)

When was Donald McKinlay born?

Donald McKinlay was born on 25 July 1891 in Newton Mearns.

When did Donald McKinlay die?

Donald McKinlay died on 16 September 1959 in Liverpool.

What was Donald McKinlay's occupation?

Donald McKinlay was an association football player.

What nationality was Donald McKinlay?

Donald McKinlay was British.

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· Wikipedia: Donald McKinlay

· Wikidata: Q355583

· DBpedia: Donald McKinlay

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