About Tommy McKenzie
Lived 1906 – 1990 (aged 83–84). Tommy McKenzie was an association football player.
Thomas McKenzie (1906 – 1990) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right or left half, featuring solely at senior level for Motherwell. In his first season with the club, 1931–32, they were Scottish league champions, but McKenzie was a reserve and only made one appearance. His importance grew from then on, and he played in two of the club's Scottish Cup finals in the era, both of which were lost (1933 to Celtic, 1939 to Clyde).
He played twice for the Scottish Football League XI, and was selected for a Scottish Football Association tour of North America in 1939, but never received a full cap for Scotland.
After his playing career ended, he was employed as a coach at Motherwell for several years, as was his younger brother Willie. and Sammy Reid were both footballers who also played for Motherwell.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy McKenzie?
Scottish footballer (1906-1990)
When was Tommy McKenzie born?
Tommy McKenzie was born in 1906 in Wishaw.
When did Tommy McKenzie die?
Tommy McKenzie died in 1990 in Motherwell.
What was Tommy McKenzie's occupation?
Tommy McKenzie was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy McKenzie. https://biography.guide/tommy-mckenzie/
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