Phillip McCloy
Scottish footballer
About Phillip McCloy
Lived 1896 – 1972 (aged 75–76). Phillip McCloy was a British association football player and association football coach.
Philip McCloy (April 1896 – 1972) was a Scottish footballer who played as a full back. McCloy won two caps for Scotland during a seven-year spell with Ayr United. He then played 157 times for Manchester City between 1925 and 1929.
On his international debut in 1924, he was selected alongside fellow newcomer and Ayr United teammate Jock Smith in the Scottish defence against England at Wembley, the match ending in a draw. The following year he was on the winning side in the same fixture at Hampden Park, this time partnered by Jimmy McStay of Celtic.
McCloy was later player-manager of French club Rennes for a short period in 1933.
Honours Manchester City FA Cup runner-up: 1925–26
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Who was Phillip McCloy?
Scottish footballer (1896-1972)
When was Phillip McCloy born?
Phillip McCloy was born on 1 April 1896 in Uddingston.
When did Phillip McCloy die?
Phillip McCloy died in 1972 in Bellshill.
What was Phillip McCloy's occupation?
Phillip McCloy was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Phillip McCloy?
Phillip McCloy was British.
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