Dave Mackay, 1934 - 2015. Footballer
About this artwork
The figurehead of the ‘Scotland’s Dream Team’ series by Mark I’Anson, Dave Mackay appears in the maroon jersey of the Heart of Midlothian Football Club, where he played from 1953 to 1959. As a member of the Tynecastle club’s golden generation he won the Scottish Cup in 1956, the Championship in 1958, and two League Cups. In 1959 he moved to Tottenham Hotspur, where his numerous successes included three cup medals, the last one as captain of the side. Despite being only 5ft 8in tall, his awesome physical presence and fierce tackle made Mackay one of the toughest half-backs of his day. After his retirement from the game he had a successful career as manager of several clubs, including Swindon, Derby and Birmingham, and the national teams of Kuwait and Egypt.
Updated 2021
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artist:Mark I'Anson (born 1968) Scottish
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title:Dave Mackay, 1934 - 2015. Footballer
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date created:2003
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materials:Mixed media on paper
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measurements:175.00 x 105.00 cm
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credit line:Commissioned 2003
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accession number:PG 3339
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Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson studied at Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, from 1988 to 92. Since then his work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions. His prefered medium is pencil, sometimes sparingly tinted with watercolour or acrylic. In 2003 he completed a major commission for the Scottish National Portrait...