Robert Smyth McColl
Robert Smith McColl (born 1878) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward. He started his career at Queen's Park F.C. in 1894. He managed to get selected for the national side, even though he was playing for an amateur team, and was eventually signed for Newcastle United F.C. in 1902.
He remained in Newcastle for 3 years, and returned to play for Rangers F.C. in 1905.
He returned to Queen's Park in 1907, although the 'return' of his amateur status had to be decided by the board of the club beforehand. McColl finished his football career in 1912, scoring 6 goals in his final game against Port Glasgow Athletic, a Scottish scoring record which stands to the present day.
McColl is now better known for lending his name to the newsagent chain RS McColl, which he set up in 1901 with his brother Tom. Due to this he became known as 'Toffee Bob'.
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