Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Dave Mackay Biography and Timeline

Follow Dave Mackay through 9 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Dave Mackay, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1961–1975Years on this page

1961

Tottenham Hotspur 1961 First Division Title - Dave Mackay

Midfielder · London · Sport / Football

The 1961 English league championship was earned by Tottenham Hotspur with Dave Mackay among the midfielders associated with the team. Dave Mackay featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.

1962

Mackay Leadership in Spurs Cup Defence

Midfielder · London · Sport / Football

Mackay's tackling and drive supported a Tottenham side that retained the FA Cup with Greaves leading the attack.

1963

Mackay Spurs European Final Midfield

Midfielder · Rotterdam · Sport / Football

Mackay provided energy and physical presence in the Tottenham midfield during the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup final.

1967

Mackay Captain Spurs FA Cup Triumph

Midfielder · London · Sport / Football

Mackay captained Tottenham to the 1967 FA Cup as the side defeated Chelsea 2-1 and Greaves won another Wembley honour.

1968

League Championship

Sport / Football

After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)

1969

Player of the Year

Midfielder · Derby · Sport / Football

Derby County veteran Mackay shares the Football Writers Association prize in recognition of his leadership and transformative influence on the side.

Promotion Season Leadership

Midfielder · Derby · Sport / Football

Dave Mackay brings experience and authority to Brian Clough's Derby County during the promotion campaign. His presence helps a young side turn promise into the Second Division championship.

1970

Watney Cup Final Goal Against United

Midfielder · Derby · Sport / Football

Dave Mackay scores as Brian Clough’s Derby County defeat Manchester United 4-1 in the 1970 Watney Cup final. His contribution helps the Rams claim the inaugural edition of the competition.

1975

Second First Division Championship

Manager · Derby · Sport / Football

Dave Mackay guides Derby County to the 1974-75 English First Division title, giving the club its second championship in four seasons.

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.