About Hugh McNeil
Lived 1878 – 1960 (aged 81–82). Hugh McNeil was an association football player.
Hugh McNeil (1878 – 10 January 1960) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half, with his longest spell being ten years with Motherwell. He had already spent a season with the club earlier in his career after graduating from the junior level, with his other Scottish Football League employers between his two main Fir Park spells being Celtic (his time there including a short loan back to Motherwell), Hamilton Academical and Morton. He survived a serious motorcycle crach in 1913, later going on to play for Wishaw Thistle and Royal Albert.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugh McNeil?
(1878-1960)
When was Hugh McNeil born?
Hugh McNeil was born in 1878 in Motherwell.
When did Hugh McNeil die?
Hugh McNeil died in 1960 in Hartwood.
What was Hugh McNeil's occupation?
Hugh McNeil was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh McNeil. https://biography.guide/hugh-mcneil/
MLA: "Hugh McNeil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-mcneil/.
Chicago: "Hugh McNeil." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugh-mcneil/.
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