Jim McKay

James McKay (11 June 1918 – 14 November 1986) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward. McKay joined Celtic from the army in September 1944 during World War II after serving in Burma with The Cameronians. He made a scoring debut on 7 October as Celtic lost 3–2 to Rangers in the Glasgow Cup at Hampden Park. He played a total of three Regional League games for Celtic – scoring two goals – before asking to be released in March 1945. McKay later joined Alloa Athletic, and also went on to play for Portadown, Cowdenbeath and, in the 1949–50 season, Tranmere Rovers. References 1918 births 1986 deaths Footballers from Stirling Men's association football forwards Scottish men's footballers Celtic F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players Portadown F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players British Army personnel of World War II Cameronians soldiers