Career
Born in Renton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, McBride played for Renton Wanderers and Renton before being signed by managers John McKenna & William Edward Barclay in 1892. He also played in their first ever competitive match, a Lancashire League fixture against Higher Walton two days later. McBride was a regular during "s unbeaten debut season in the Football League Second Division, missing just 4 of the 28 games. gained promotion to the top flight of English football, replacing Newton Heath by winning 2-0 in a test (play-off) match.
He only played five more times for the Anfield club during their relegation back down to Division 2.