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Former Ipswich Captain Mick McNeil Passes Away at 85

10/23/2025

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Mick McNeil, former Ipswich Town captain, died at age 85.
He played for Ipswich Town from 1964 to 1972 and helped win the 1967-68 Second Division title.
He began his career at Middlesbrough and earned nine England caps with a debut at 21.
After retiring, McNeil opened a chain of sports shops in Suffolk and North Essex.
Ipswich Town posted condolences on social media.

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Mick McNeil, former Ipswich Town captain, died at age 85.
He played for Ipswich Town from 1964 to 1972 and helped win the 1967-68 Second Division title.
He began his career at Middlesbrough and earned nine England caps with a debut at 21.
After retiring, McNeil opened a chain of sports shops in Suffolk and North Essex.
Ipswich Town posted condolences on social media.