Bobby McKean

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.

Bobby McKean

Personal information
Full name	Robert Munro McKean
Date of birth	(1952-12-08)8 December 1952
Place of birth	East Kilbride, Scotland
Date of death	15 March 1978(1978-03-15) (aged 25)
Place of death	Barrhead, Scotland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1974	St Mirren	125	(38)
1974–1978	Rangers	91	(12)
International career
1976	Scotland	1	(0)
1976	Scottish League XI^[1]	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

McKean started his career at local club Blantyre Victoria before moving to St Mirren in 1969.^{[citation needed]} After five seasons in Paisley he joined Rangers for £50,000 in September 1974.^{[citation needed]} 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.^[2]

References

1. Bobby McKean
2. Miller, Tom (31 October 2016). Sandy: The Authorised Biography of Sandy Jardine. Black & White Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781785301063.

External links

• Bobby McKean at Soccerbase  
• Bobby McKean at the Scottish Football Association