Peter McKay (23 February 1925 – 23 November 2000) was a Scottish

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. He holds the record of being Dundee United's all-time top goalscorer, with 158 league goals and 202 overall. McKay also played for

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and St Mirren. He retired to

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, where he died in 2000. McKay was inducted into Dundee United's

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in 2009, with members of his family present.

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* 1925 births 2000 deaths Footballers from Fife Scottish footballers Association football forwards Dundee United F.C. players Burnley F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Scottish Football League players English Football League players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1920s-stub