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Jackie McInally (21 November 1936 – 8 July 2016) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Early life

McInally was born in Ayr.[1] Prior to his football career he undertook a plumbing apprenticeship, and he spent two years in the Royal Scots Greys as part of his National Service.[1]

Career

McInally spent his early career in amateur football with Kello Rovers, Minishant Amateurs, and Crosshill Thistle.[1] He then played in the Scottish Football League with Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Hamilton Academical, making over 400 appearances.[1][2][3][4]

He won the Scottish Amateur Cup with Crosshill Thistle in 1959, First Division with Kilmarnock in 1965, and the Second Division with Motherwell in 1969.[1]

He also made one appearance for a Scottish League XI, in an exhibition match against a 'Scotland XI' in January 1961.[1][5]

Later and personal life

After retiring as a footballer McInally ran a number of shops, worked in a fork lift factory, and managed a paint wholesaler.[1] His son Alan was also a professional footballer.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matt Vallance (16 July 2016). "Obituary: Jackie McInally, footballer". The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  2. ^ "KILMARNOCK : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  3. ^ "MOTHERWELL : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  4. ^ "HAMILTON ACADEMICAL : 1946/47 - 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  5. ^ Ronnie McDevitt (2016). Scotland in the 60s: The Definitive Account of the Scottish National Football Side During the 1960s. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781785312458.[permanent dead link]


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