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Robert McKay

1887 – 1958

American football player

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Lived 1887 – 1958 (aged 71). Robert McKay was an American military personnel.

Robert Gordon McKay (May 3, 1887 – November 26, 1958) was an American football player and investment banker. He played college football for the Harvard Crimson football team from 1908 to 1910 and was selected as a first-team All-American football player in 1908 and 1910. He later became an investment banker in New York.

Early life McKay was born in 1887 in either Frankfort, Maine, He was the son of Gordon McKay and Baroness Marion Treat von Bruning. In 1909, he was selected as a second-team All-American by Walter Camp, and in 1910, he was selected as a first-team All-American by Camp. He also played for the Harvard Crimson baseball team as a pitcher.

Later life After graduating from Harvard in 1911, McKay moved to Seattle and then operated a sheep ranch in Montana.

McKay was married twice. His first wife died in 1955. McKay died at his home in Syosset, New York in November 1958 at age 71.

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Harvard University, Phillips Academy, Harvard College
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Robert Gordon McKay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert McKay?

American football player (1887–1958)

When was Robert McKay born?

Robert McKay was born on 3 May 1887 in Frankfort.

When did Robert McKay die?

Robert McKay died on 26 November 1958 in Muttontown.

What was Robert McKay's occupation?

Robert McKay was a military personnel.

What nationality was Robert McKay?

Robert McKay was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert McKay

· Wikidata: Q7347539

· DBpedia: Robert McKay (American football)

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