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John Rutherford (footballer)

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English footballer

John Rutherford
Personal information
Full name John James Rutherford
Date of birth 4 March 1907
Place of birth South Shields, England
Date of death 1983 (aged 75–76)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ilford
1926–1927 West Ham United 0 (0)
1924-1927 Arsenal 1 (0)
Tunbridge Wells 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John James Rutherford (4 March 1907 – 1983) was an English footballer.

Career

Rutherford began his career at amateur club Ilford, scoring a hat-trick as a teenager in a 3–1 away win against Ajax, before having brief spells at West Ham United and Arsenal. Rutherford later played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers.

Personal life

His father Jock was also a professional footballer as well as his uncles Sep and Bob. Rutherford's grandson, Greg Rutherford, is an Olympic long jump gold medallist.

References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ Ilford F.C. Ilford F.C. Matchday Programme.
  3. "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  4. "Rutherford Sep Image 1 Portsmouth 1934". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 3 January 2020.


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