About Jimmy McGill
Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 87). Jimmy McGill was a British association football player.
Jimmy McGill (10 March 1926 – 21 April 2013) was a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward.
McGill was best known for his time with Queen of the South where he was part of the Palmerston Park club's front-line, alongside Bobby Black, Jim Patterson, Jackie Oakes and Walter Rothera. McGill also played for Derby County, Kilmarnock, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.
McGill died at a care home in Cumbernauld at the age of 87 after suffering from dementia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy McGill?
Scottish footballer born 1926
When was Jimmy McGill born?
Jimmy McGill was born on 10 March 1926 in Kilsyth.
When did Jimmy McGill die?
Jimmy McGill died on 21 April 2013 in Cumbernauld.
What was Jimmy McGill's occupation?
Jimmy McGill was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy McGill?
Jimmy McGill was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy McGill (footballer, born 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy McGill. https://biography.guide/jimmy-mcgill-association-football-player-1926/
MLA: "Jimmy McGill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-mcgill-association-football-player-1926/.
Chicago: "Jimmy McGill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-mcgill-association-football-player-1926/.
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