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Pat Quinn

1936 – 2020

Scottish association footballer

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Lived 1936 – 2020 (aged 84). Pat Quinn was a British association football player and association football coach.

Patrick Quinn (26 April 1936 – 13 July 2020) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Career Quinn began his career in League football at Motherwell under the management of Bobby Ancell where he played alongside other "Ancell's Babes" such as Ian St John. Quinn established himself as a scheming inside-forward before moving to Blackpool in 1962. A year later, he returned to Scotland to join Hibernian and was a key component of the team's midfield under Jock Stein and Bob Shankly. He was a finalist in the 1968–69 Scottish League Cup.

He finished his league career at East Fife, whom he went on to manage. He also coached FH.

Quinn played four times for Scotland between 1961 and 1962.

Death Quinn died on 13 July 2020, aged 84.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pat Quinn?

Scottish association footballer (1936-2020)

When was Pat Quinn born?

Pat Quinn was born on 26 April 1936 in Glasgow.

When did Pat Quinn die?

Pat Quinn died on 13 July 2020.

What was Pat Quinn's occupation?

Pat Quinn was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Pat Quinn?

Pat Quinn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pat Quinn

· Wikidata: Q7143939

· DBpedia: Pat Quinn (footballer)

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