Henry McNeil

Henry McNeil (1849 – 2 June 1924) was a Scottish footballer.

Full name Henry McNeil

Date of birth 1849

Place of birth Shandon, Scotland

Date of death 2 June 1924 (aged 74–75)

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Henry McNeil

Personal information
Full name	Henry McNeil
Date of birth	1849
Place of birth	Shandon, Scotland
Date of death	2 June 1924 (aged 74–75)
Place of death	Rutherglen, Scotland
Position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1872–1873	Third Lanark
1873–1885	Queen's Park
International career
1874–1881	Scotland	10	(6)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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During his career, McNeil played in several positions for Queen's Park (where he won five Scottish Cups)^[1][a] and Third Lanark,^[4] as well as the Scotland national team.^[5][6]

McNeil was football's caps world record holder from March 1881 (taking the title from clubmate Billy MacKinnon) until March 1882 when John Price of Wales earned his 11th cap.

He later managed a sports shop in central Glasgow with his brother Peter, ran a hotel in Bangor, County Down with his brother Moses,^[3] operated a public house in Rutherglen and worked as a travelling salesman.^[4]

His brothers Moses and Peter McNeil were also footballers, who were among the founders of Rangers F.C.; Henry contributed to some of Rangers' first matches in 1872 as a guest player^[4][3][7] and Moses and Henry McNeil played together for Scotland. Another sibling, William, also played for Rangers.^[8]