Henry McMenemy (26 March 1912 – 1997) was a Scottish professional

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who played as an

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Playing career

Club

Born in

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, McMenemy played for

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club

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in his hometown before moving to England and Newcastle United in 1931, aged 19. He was one of six Scots in the ''Magpies'' side which won the

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in his first season, beating the strong Arsenal team of the era in

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, and in the subsequent Charity Shield he scored twice against Everton but still finished on the losing side, with Dixie Dean scoring four as the match finished 5–3. McMenemy went on to make nearly 150 appearances in

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over six seasons, three in the top tier and three in the second following Newcastle's relegation in 1934. In 1937 he returned to Scotland to join Dundee, reuniting with former Newcastle manager Andy Cunningham and teammate

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; the club suffered relegation in his first campaign. He then reverted to

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in 1939 to sign for Gateshead A.F.C., but the outbreak of

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caused the abandonment of official football and McMenemy did not play a league match for the club. He did appear briefly for St Mirren during wartime.

International career

He received one call-up to the Scotland national team, but pulled out due to injury and was replaced by his brother.

Personal life

Harry was the son of Celtic player Jimmy, and his brother

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was also a professional footballer; both also played in the inside forward position, and both won the Scottish Football League championship and the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mcmenemy, Harry 1912 births 1997 deaths Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers Strathclyde F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Newcastle United F.C. players English Football League players Gateshead A.F.C. players Dundee F.C. players St Mirren F.C. wartime guest players Scottish Football League players Men's association football inside forwards

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