Robert Munro McKean (8 December 1952 – 15 March 1978) was a Scottish professional

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, who played for St Mirren and

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. He appeared in one full international match for

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, in 1976.

Career

McKean started his career at local club Blantyre Victoria before moving to St Mirren in 1969. After five seasons in Paisley he joined

for £50,000 in September 1974. He enjoyed a successful spell in

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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

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, only three days prior to the 1978 Scottish League Cup Final between Rangers and

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* * 1952 births 1978 deaths Men's association football midfielders Scottish men's footballers Blantyre Victoria F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Rangers F.C. players Scotland men's international footballers Scottish Football League players Deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning Accidental deaths in Scotland Scottish Football League representative players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1950s-stub