Francis Joseph McKee (25 January 1923 – 24 July 1988) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a half-back. He played in the

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in the 1947–48 season, and in the English

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and Gillingham between 1948 and 1955. He began his career with

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club Lochgelly Albert, and went on to play for Southern League clubs Gloucester City, for whom he scored once in 26 appearances, and

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. After retiring from football he worked for

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. His grandson

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also played as a footballer.

References

1923 births 1988 deaths People from Cowdenbeath Scottish footballers Men's association football wing halves Dundee United F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Southern Football League players Footballers from Fife {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub