Bobby McKean
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Munro McKean | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | East Kilbride, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 15 March 1978 (aged 25) | ||
| Place of death | Barrhead, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969-1974 | St Mirren | 125 | (38) |
| 1974-1978 | Rangers | 91 | (12) |
| National team | |||
| 1976 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| 1976 | Scottish League XI[1] | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Robert Munro "Bobby" McKean (8 December 1952 – 15 March 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer.
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.
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