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Tom Wilkinson

Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Scotland star’s brain injury, coroner finds

Gordon McQueen died in 2023 (PA) - (PA Wire)

Heading a football “likely” contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner has found.

McQueen – who was capped for Scotland 30 times between 1974 and 1981, and played for both Manchester United and Leeds United during a 16-year career – died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023, aged 70.

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