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Biography
Whitey McDonald (11 August 1902 – 7 June 1956) was a Canadian soccer player who earned two caps with Ireland. He began his professional career in Canada, spent four seasons in the American Soccer League, then finished it in Scotland with Rangers F.C..
Club career
Born in Ireland, McDonald moved with his parents to Canada when he was two, growing up in Hamilton, Canada. He began his professional career with Hamilton Thistle, playing in Spectator Cup in 1921 and 1922. He also spent time with Toronto Ulster United before signing with Bethlehem Steel F.C. of the American Soccer League in 1924. He played four seasons with Bethlehem. In 1928, Rangers F.C. toured the U.S. and spotted McDonald in its game with Bethlehem. They signed him in 1928 and he spent ten seasons with them. While a wing back in Canada and the U.S., he played left full back for Rangers.
National team
McDonald earned two caps with Ireland national football team. His first was against Scotland in 1930 and the second against England in 1932.
McDonald was enshrined in the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame as an inaugural inductee in 2000.
The nickname "Whitey" was in reference to the colour of his hair which was a light reddish-blonde.