About Mitchell Downie
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77). Mitchell Downie was a British association football player.
Mitchell Downie (9 September 1923 – 12 July 2001) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. Active in both Scotland and England, Downie made over 500 appearances in Scottish and English league football.
Career Born in Troon, Downie began his career during World War II with Hibernian. His professional career began in 1946 with Kilmarnock, and he later played for Airdrie, Bradford Park Avenue, Lincoln City, Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers, making a total of 563 appearances in Scottish and English league football.
Downie also played non-league football with Goole Town and Altrincham.
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Who was Mitchell Downie?
Scottish professional footballer (1923-2001)
When was Mitchell Downie born?
Mitchell Downie was born on 9 September 1923 in Troon.
When did Mitchell Downie die?
Mitchell Downie died on 12 July 2001 in Bradford.
What was Mitchell Downie's occupation?
Mitchell Downie was an association football player.
What nationality was Mitchell Downie?
Mitchell Downie was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mitchell Downie. https://biography.guide/mitchell-downie/
MLA: "Mitchell Downie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mitchell-downie/.
Chicago: "Mitchell Downie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mitchell-downie/.
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