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Danny McGrain is an association football player and association football coach, born on May 1, 1950 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. That puts Danny McGrain at 76 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Danny McGrain's name alone commands respect. Born in Glasgow in 1950, a one-club Celtic right back regarded across the 1970s and 80s as one of the best full backs in world football, and an MBE besides. What I find remarkable is how he survived setbacks that would have ended most careers, from a fractured skull to a diabetes diagnosis, and kept playing at the top. I love that a defender, not a flashy striker, earned this kind of reverence, because it tells you the Scottish game prized craft and grit. Add the coaching years spent passing on his knowledge, and you have a genuine legend rather than a manufactured one.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danny McGrain
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・マクグレイン
- Reading
- だにー・まくぐれいん
- Born
- May 1, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Danny McGrain born?
Born May 1, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Danny McGrain from?
Danny McGrain is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Danny McGrain do?
Danny McGrain works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Danny McGrain?
Danny McGrain is 178 cm.
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