Former Rangers and Scotland player Ronnie McKinnon dies aged 83

The 83-year-old spent 12 years at Ibrox between 1960 and 1972.

Former Rangers and Scotland player Ronnie McKinnon dies aged 83 SNS Group

Former Rangers and Scotland player Ronnie McKinnon has died aged 83.

The defender played for the Ibrox side for 12 years between 1960 and 1972 after making his debut as a 20-year-old.

He helped the club win two league titles, in 1963 and 1964, four Scottish Cups and three League Cups and was later inducted in to the hall of fame.

In his last game for Rangers he broke his leg in a win over Sporting Lisbon in the Cup Winners’ Cup second round and missed out on the club winning the trophy in Barcelona at the end of that season.

Winning 28 international caps he was part of the Scotland team that beat England to win the British Home Championships in 1967.

McKinnon’s twin brother Donnie was also a professional footballer who spent 14 years at Partick Thistle.

Rangers paid tribute when the news of his death was revealed on Sunday.

Posting on social media, a statement from the club said: “The club extends our sympathy to Elizabeth, his widow, and all his family.

“The family request that their privacy is respected at this sad time. The club will pay further tribute to Mr McKinnon in due course.”

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