Albert McCann
English footballer
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Albert McCann (1 November 1941 – 9 January 2014) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder, winger or forward.[1]
Date of birth
1 November 1941
Place of birth
Maidenhead, England
Date of death
9 January 2014 (aged 72)
Place of death
Havant, England
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 November 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Maidenhead, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 January 2014 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Havant, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1960 | Luton Town | 6 | (0) |
| 1961–1962 | Coventry City | 22 | (3) |
| 1962–1974 | Portsmouth | 338 | (85) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
McCann began his career with Luton Town[2] but made only 6 league appearances before joining Coventry City (22 League appearances). He moved to Portsmouth in 1962 and would enjoy a 12-year stay at the club, becoming a fan favourite[3] and a regular scorer and creator of goals on the wings, in midfield or up front.[4] He was inducted into the club's "Hall of Fame" in March 2011.[5]
