Full name Robert Munro McKean Role Footballer Name Bobby McKean | Playing position Position Midfielder | |
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Date of birth (1952-12-08)8 December 1952 Date of death 15 March 1978(1978-03-15) (aged 25) Died March 15, 1978, Barrhead, United Kingdom | ||
Place of death Barrhead, Scotland | ||
Robert Munro McKean (8 December 1952 – 15 March 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played for St Mirren and Rangers. He appeared in one full international match for Scotland, in 1976.
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Career
McKean started his career at local club Blantyre Victoria before moving to St Mirren in 1969. After five seasons in Paisley he joined Rangers for £50,000 in September 1974. He enjoyed a successful spell in Govan and won the league twice in his first two seasons. He was also part of the 1976 Scottish Cup Final winning team.
Death
McKean died on 15 March 1978 by carbon monoxide poisoning, only three days prior to the 1978 Scottish League Cup Final between Rangers and Celtic.
References
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