About Jackie Dewar
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Jackie Dewar was a British association football player.
John Keddie Dewar (14 December 1923 – 19 October 2011) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left winger. Dewar began his footballing career shortly after the Second World War with Heart of Midlothian, scoring three goals in as many appearances before moving to Dundee United in 1947. After four years at Tannadice, Dewar moved to Forfar Athletic, where he failed to make an appearance. Dewar left part-time professional football in 1952 to take up a full-time career as a mining surveyor and planner with the National Coal Board.
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Who was Jackie Dewar?
Scottish footballer (1923-2011)
When was Jackie Dewar born?
Jackie Dewar was born on 14 December 1923 in Buckhaven.
When did Jackie Dewar die?
Jackie Dewar died on 19 October 2011 in Crook of Devon.
What was Jackie Dewar's occupation?
Jackie Dewar was an association football player.
What nationality was Jackie Dewar?
Jackie Dewar was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackie Dewar. https://biography.guide/jackie-dewar/
MLA: "Jackie Dewar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jackie-dewar/.
Chicago: "Jackie Dewar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jackie-dewar/.
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