James McCloy (1906 – 1979) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in

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,Frost, p. 401 McCloy joined St Mirren from Clyde in October 1933; he made 148 appearances for the Paisley club, and played in the

1934 Scottish Cup Final The 1933–34 Scottish Cup was the 56th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football (soccer), football knockout competition. The Cup was won by Rangers F.C., Rangers who defeated St Mirren F.C., St Mirren in the final.

for them. He moved to

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in August 1938.Frost, p. 401 He made 37

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and 1

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appearances for the club.Frost, p. 385 He left the club in May 1939 to join Swansea Town His career was ended by the Second World War. He later worked as a fireman.

Personal life

His son Peter was also a footballer and a goalkeeper.

Sources

References

1906 births Date of birth missing 1979 deaths Date of death missing Scottish footballers Clyde F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players English Football League players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from Renfrewshire {{Scotland-footy-goalkeeper-stub