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Patrick Connolly

1901 – 1969

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1901 – 1969 (aged 67). Patrick Connolly was an association football player.

Patrick Connolly (14 April 1901 – 18 February 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right, primarily for Celtic where his role was as a provider of crosses for prolific goalscorer Jimmy McGrory. He made over 300 total appearances for the Glasgow club, winning the Scottish Football League title in 1925–26 as well as playing in five Scottish Cup finals (three victories in 1923, 1925, 1927 in which he scored and set up the other two goals; two defeats in 1926 and 1928). At the end of the 1920s, Bertie Thomson was signed to replace him, but he was reluctant to leave the club and instead went out on loan several times.

He later spent half a season with Hibernian, helping them to re-gain promotion to the top tier as winners of 1932–33 Scottish Division Two.

Connolly was selected by the Scottish Football League XI once, in 1926.

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Who was Patrick Connolly?

Scottish footballer

When was Patrick Connolly born?

Patrick Connolly was born on 14 April 1901 in Hamilton.

When did Patrick Connolly die?

Patrick Connolly died on 18 February 1969 in East Kilbride.

What was Patrick Connolly's occupation?

Patrick Connolly was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Connolly

· Wikidata: Q96398577

· DBpedia: Patrick Connolly (footballer, born 1901)

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