Ronnie McKinnon
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Ronald "Ronnie" McKinnon (born 20 August 1940 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for Rangers and the Scotland national team.
McKinnon, a defender, made his Rangers debut against Hearts on 8 March 1961 in a 3-0 win at Ibrox. He went on to make 473 appearances for Rangers between 1961 and 1972, winning two League championships, four Scottish Cups, three League Cups and a Cup Winners' Cup.
He also won a total of 28 caps for Scotland, making his debut in the famous 1-0 win over Italy at Hampden Park in 1965, in which Rangers team mate John Greig had scored a late winner. He also played in the famous 3-2 win over England at Wembley in 1967. His only goal for Scotland came in a 3-2 win over Wales, also in 1967.
His final Rangers appearance was in the 1972 Cup Winners' Cup second round match against Sporting Lisbon where he suffered a broken leg. Rangers went on to win the Cup Winners' Cup that season.
After leaving Rangers in 1973, McKinnon moved to South Africa, where he played local football for a season, before emigrating to Australia.
McKinnon's twin brother Donald was also a professional footballer, spending 14 seasons with Partick Thistle as a centre-half.
He currently lives on the Isle of Lewis and is also from the district of Carloway on the island.
[edit] External links
- Ronnie McKinnon - Rangers Hall of Fame
- Scotland Appearances at londonhearts.com/Scotland
