John Mackin

John Mackin (18 November 1943 – 29 July 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer and manager.

John Mackin

Mackin attending a York City match in 2009
Personal information
Full name	John Mackin[1]
Date of birth	(1943-11-18)18 November 1943[1]
Place of birth	Bellshill, Scotland
Date of death	29 July 2022 (age 78)
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1965–1969	Northampton Town	101	(11)
1969	Lincoln City	3	(0)
1969–1973	York City	160	(7)
1973	→ Darlington (loan)	2	(0)
1973–1975	Corby Town
Total		266	(18)
Managerial career
1975–1977	Corby Town
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Mackin played for Northampton Town, Lincoln City, York City and Darlington in the Football League.^[1][3] He was appointed player-manager of Corby Town in July 1973.^[2] Mackin died in July 2022 aged 78.^[4][5]