Jimmy McGill (footballer, born 1926)

Jimmy McGill

Personal information
Date of birth	10 March 1926
Place of birth	Kilsyth, Scotland
Date of death	21 April 2013 (aged 87)
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Maryhill Harp
1946–1947	Bury	1	(0)
1947–1948	Derby County	8	(0)
1949–1951	Kilmarnock	16	(2)
1951–1953	Berwick Rangers
1953–1958	Queen of the South	122	(24)
1958–1959	Cowdenbeath	13	(1)
Total		160	(25)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Jimmy McGill (10 March 1926 – 21 April 2013) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.^[1]

McGill was best known for his time with Queen of the South F.C., where he was part of the Palmerston frontline, alongside Bobby Black, Jim Patterson, and Jackie Oakes.^[1][2] He also played for Derby County, Kilmarnock, Berwick Rangers and Cowdenbeath.^[1][3]

McGill died at a care home in Cumbernauld, aged 87; he had been suffering with dementia.^[1]

References

1. "Obituary. Jimmy McGill"
2. Notice of death of Jimmy McGill
3. Profile at neilbrown.newcastlefans.com