William McKinnon
Scottish footballer
About William McKinnon
Lived 1859 – 1899 (aged 40). William McKinnon was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Neilson 'Kinnie' McKinnon (6 June 1859 – 14 October 1899) was a Scottish footballer.
Career McKinnon played his entire domestic football career with Dumbarton which spanned almost 13 seasons.
Honours Dumbarton - Scottish Cup: Runners Up 1880–81 - Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1884–85 - Glasgow Charity Cup: Runners Up 1881–82;1884–85 - 4 caps for Scotland between 1882 and 1884 - 4 representative caps for Scotch Counties between 1881 and 1883 - 1 representative cap for Dumbartonshire in 1885, scoring one goal - 2 international trial matches for Scotland in 1881.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William McKinnon?
Scottish footballer (1859-1899)
When was William McKinnon born?
William McKinnon was born on 6 June 1859 in Bonhill.
When did William McKinnon die?
William McKinnon died on 14 October 1899.
What was William McKinnon's occupation?
William McKinnon was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was William McKinnon?
William McKinnon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William McKinnon (footballer, born 1859)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William McKinnon. https://biography.guide/william-mckinnon/
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