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Ken McDonald

b. 1945

Scottish footballer who played as a defender, born 1945

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About Ken McDonald

Born 1945. Ken McDonald is a British association football player and association football coach.

Ken McDonald (born 16 September 1945) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a defender.

Career McDonald played in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League in 1966 with Hamilton Primos. He was selected to the league's all-star team in his debut season. In 1967, Hamilton joined the National Soccer League, and he featured in the O' Keefe Trophy final against Windsor Teutonia, but Hamilton lost the series. The following season he played in the North American Soccer League with Detroit Cougars. He appeared in 25 matches for Detroit. In 1975, he returned to the NSL to serve as a player-coach for Hamilton Italo-Canadians.

Managerial career McDonald was the player-coach for Hamilton Italo-Canadians in the National Soccer League for the 1975 season.

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Important facts

Born
16 September 1945, Kilwinning
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Ken McDonald (footballer)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken McDonald?

Scottish footballer who played as a defender, born 1945

When was Ken McDonald born?

Ken McDonald was born on 16 September 1945 in Kilwinning.

What is Ken McDonald's occupation?

Ken McDonald is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Ken McDonald?

Ken McDonald is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken McDonald

· Wikidata: Q91793710

· DBpedia: Ken McDonald (footballer)

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