Donald McLeod (footballer)


Donald McLeod was a Scottish professional football right back who made over 260 appearances in the English and Scottish Leagues for Middlesbrough and Celtic respectively. He was capped by Scotland and represented the Scottish League XI. McLeod was nicknamed 'Slasher'.

Personal life

McLeod served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery and the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War. On 5 October 1917, during the Battle of Passchendaele, McLeod was wounded in action, losing his right leg below the knee and part of his left foot. He died of wounds the following day and was buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium.

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Honours

Celtic