Johnny McKenzie (footballer)

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John "Johnny" Archie McKenzie (born 4 September 1925 in Glasgow) is a former Scottish footballer.

McKenzie joined Partick Thistle from junior side Petershill in 1944 and enjoyed over fifteen years playing on the right wing for the Glasgow side. He spent part of the 1947-48 season on loan to Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic while completing his military service on the south coast and two months with Fulham in 1958 following an abortive £1,000 move but otherwise monopolised the Jags number 7 shirt. He helped the side to the League Cup final on three occasions (1953, 1956 and 1958) but each time they were defeated. He eventually left Firhill to join Dumbarton in 1960 then later played for Derry City F.C. when they played in the Irish League.

McKenzie appeared on 2 occasions for the Scottish League, scoring during one of those appearances, and won 9 international caps for Scotland. He had a brief career as a trainer with Third Lanark in 1967, however he left the game when Thirds folded later that year.