About Gordon McKeag
Lived 1928 – 2005 (aged 76–77). Gordon McKeag was a British solicitor, known for Newcastle United F.C.
Gordon McKeag (1928 – 29 September 2005) was an English solicitor and former chairman of Newcastle United.
Biography McKeag was born in Whickham and attended Durham and Cambridge University. He followed in his father's footsteps to become a solicitor.
McKeag was first appointed to the board of Newcastle United in November 1972 on the death of his father, Alderman William McKeag. In June 1988 he took on the top job as chairman at the club while he was in recovery from a quintuple heart bypass. He led the club through a difficult period when it was relegated to the old Second Division. During that time, he fought off takeover bids from Sir John Hall. He stepped down from the job after a club share issue failed to gain support in December 1990.
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Who was Gordon McKeag?
British lawyer
When was Gordon McKeag born?
Gordon McKeag was born in 1928 in Whickham.
When did Gordon McKeag die?
Gordon McKeag died on 29 September 2005.
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Gordon McKeag was a solicitor.
What was Gordon McKeag known for?
Gordon McKeag was known for Newcastle United F.C.
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Gordon McKeag was British.
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