Fred McKenzie (footballer)

Frederick Taylor McKenzie (13 November 1903 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who made nearly 300 appearances in the English Football League playing for Newport County and Plymouth Argyle. He played as a centre half.[1][2]

Fred McKenzie
Personal information
Full name Frederick Taylor McKenzie
Date of birth (1903-11-13)13 November 1903
Place of birth Lochee, Scotland
Date of death 1979 (aged 75–76)
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Lochee United
1924–1926 Newport County 67 (1)
1926–1934 Plymouth Argyle 203 (13)
1934–1935 Newport County 22 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

McKenzie was born in Lochee, Dundee. He played for Scottish Junior club Lochee United before coming to England in 1924 to play for Newport County.[1] In 1926 he joined Plymouth Argyle. He made 214 appearances for the club in all competitions over eight seasons, the last of which came in April 1934,[2] after which he played for one more season for Newport County.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 171. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b "Fred McKenzie". Greens on Screen. Retrieved 19 August 2010.