Jim McFadzean

James McFadzean (20 August 1938 – 24 February 2016) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.

Jim McFadzean
Personal information
Full name James McFadzean
Date of birth (1938-08-20)20 August 1938
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland
Date of death 24 February 2016(2016-02-24) (aged 77)
Place of death Kilmarnock, Scotland
Playing position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956–1960 Heart of Midlothian 25 (5)
1960–1961 St Mirren 7 (1)
1961–1963 Raith Rovers 26 (5)
1963–1969 Kilmarnock 128 (12)
1969–1973 Ayr United 49 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McFadzean is best known for his part in the 1964-65 title winning Kilmarnock squad while making 128 appearances for the Rugby Park club. He had earlier spells with Heart of Midlothian, St Mirren and Raith Rovers and later joined Ayr United where he ended his playing career.[1]

McFadzean died on 24 February 2016 at the age of 77.[2]

References

  1. Jim McFadzean at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. James McFadzean - 20 August 1938 – 24 February 2016


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