Duncan McClure
Duncan Fraser McClure (10 June 1913 – May 1991) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back, with Heart of Midlothian being his only club at professional level; taking all cups and unofficial wartime competitions into account, he made over 400 appearances for the Edinburgh club.[1] He was selected to play for Scotland in an unofficial wartime international fixture in 1940.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Duncan Fraser McClure | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1913[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Troon, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | May 1991 (aged 77–78) | ||
| Place of death | Grangemouth, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Parkhead | ||
| 1933–1948 | Heart of Midlothian | 179 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1940 | Scotland (wartime) | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
After retiring as a player, McClure continued to work for Hearts for eight more years as a coach and scout,[1] with Alex Young being one of his 'spots' in 1954.[3]
References
- "Hearts player Duncan McClure". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- "Scotland player Duncan McClure". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- Hearts' Greatest Ever Season: The 50th Anniversary Celebration; Mike Buckle, Black & White Publishing, 2007; ISBN 9781845025847
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