Bob McPhail
Scottish footballer, Glasgow Rangers legend
Born
October 25th, 1905
119 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish footballer excelled as a center-forward during the 1920s and 1930s. McPhail spent a significant part of his career at Glasgow Rangers, where he became one of the club's most prolific scorers. His tenure at the club included several league titles and Scottish Cup victories. After leaving Rangers, played for Ipswich Town, contributing to the team's early successes in the English Football League. McPhail also represented the national team and participated in international competition. His goal-scoring prowess established him as a noteworthy player in Scottish football history.
Played for Glasgow Rangers, winning multiple league titles
Scored over 200 goals for Rangers
Represented Scotland at the international level
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