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Jack Britton

1900 – 1953

Scottish footballer born 1900

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Lived 1900 – 1953 (aged 53). Jack Britton was a British association football player.

John Britton (18 March 1900 – 8 October 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Albion Rovers, Dundee, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.

Football career Born in Lennoxtown, Stirlingshire, Britton had spells with Duntocher Hibs, Albion Rovers and Dundee (playing on the losing side in the 1925 Scottish Cup Final) before joining Tottenham Hotspur in March 1926. Britton appeared in 40 Football League matches for the White Hart Lane club, though had to battle with several rivals (including compatriot Jimmy Smith, Joe Nicholls and Cyril Spiers) for a place in the team.

Released by Tottenham following their relegation in 1927–28 he returned to Scotland and ended his senior career at Celtic, though again he was firmly a backup member of the squad behind John Thomson and John Kelly and never made a first team appearance for the Glasgow club. Finally he went back to the junior level with Kirkintilloch Rob Roy.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Britton?

Scottish footballer born 1900

When was Jack Britton born?

Jack Britton was born on 18 March 1900 in Lennoxtown.

When did Jack Britton die?

Jack Britton died on 8 October 1953 in Lennoxtown.

What was Jack Britton's occupation?

Jack Britton was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Britton?

Jack Britton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Britton

· Wikidata: Q10468778

· DBpedia: Jock Britton

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