Jackie McInally (21 November 1936 – 8 July 2016) was a Scottish professional

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who played as an inside forward.

Early life

McInally was born in Ayr. Prior to his football career he undertook a plumbing apprenticeship, and he spent two years in the

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as part of his National Service.

Career

McInally spent his early career in amateur football with

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, Minishant Amateurs, and Crosshill Thistle. He then played in the

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with

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and Hamilton Academical, making over 400 appearances. 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. He also made one appearance for a Scottish League XI, in an exhibition match against a 'Scotland XI' in January 1961.

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. His son

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was also a professional footballer.

References

1936 births 2016 deaths Scottish footballers Kello Rovers F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players Hamilton Academical F.C. players Scottish Football League players Association football inside forwards Footballers from Ayr Scottish Football League representative players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1930s-stub