About Francis McStay
Lived 1892 – 1934 (aged 42). Francis McStay was an association football player.
Francis McStay (1890 – 17 November 1935) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half for Motherwell, spending eight years with the club spanning the World War I period. He was the older brother of Willie and Jimmy McStay, both captains of Celtic, playing against Willie on several occasions.
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Who was Francis McStay?
Scottish footballer (1892-1934)
When was Francis McStay born?
Francis McStay was born on 11 January 1892 in Carluke.
When did Francis McStay die?
Francis McStay died on 2 July 1934 in Glasgow.
What was Francis McStay's occupation?
Francis McStay was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis McStay. https://biography.guide/francis-mcstay/
MLA: "Francis McStay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-mcstay/.
Chicago: "Francis McStay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-mcstay/.
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