About James McCloy
Lived 1918 – 1979 (aged 60–61). James McCloy was an association football player.
James McCloy (1906 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born in Howwood, McCloy joined St Mirren from Clyde in October 1933; he made 148 appearances for the Paisley club, and played in the 1934 Scottish Cup Final for them. He made 37 Football League and 1 FA Cup appearances for the club. He left the club in May 1939 to join Swansea Town
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Who was James McCloy?
Scottish footballer
When was James McCloy born?
James McCloy was born in 1918 in Howwood.
When did James McCloy die?
James McCloy died in 1979 in Girvan.
What was James McCloy's occupation?
James McCloy was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James McCloy. https://biography.guide/james-mccloy/
MLA: "James McCloy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-mccloy/.
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