James McGhee

James McGhee (2 April 1862 – 30 July 1941) was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian and Celtic, and later became a manager with Hibernian's city rivals Heart of Midlothian.

Playing career McGhee began his career in his native Ayrshire with Cronberry in 1878 and then Lugar Boswell two years later before moving to Edinburgh side Hibernian in 1883.

In 1887, McGhee captained Hibs to victory in the Scottish Cup, the first time a side from the east of Scotland had won the tournament. Hibs suffered a rapid decline when the foundation of Celtic in 1888 usurped their position as the standard-bearers of the Irish community. After a brief period with St Bernard's, McGhee followed the example of many of his former Hibs team-mates by moving to Celtic. He later ended his playing career with short spells with Dykebar and Abercorn. McGhee left Hearts in December 1909 after he had suspended the club's star player Bobby Walker due to a breach in team discipline (missing a game). When Walker was reinstated by the board, McGhee and his assistant David Smart resigned.

Later life McGhee emigrated to the United States in 1910, where he settled in Philadelphia, sending for his family two years later. His son's Bart and Jimmy would both football in the United States. Bart would play for the United States as an outside left, earning selection in their squad for the 1930 World Cup and scoring their first goal at the finals. Jimmy would have a short-lived career with the Philadelphia Field Club.

McGhee died on 30 July 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery with his wife, Ellen.