About Jock Govan
Lived 1923 – 1999 (aged 75–76). Jock Govan was a British association football player.
John Govan (16 January 1923 – 17 February 1999) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Hibernian and Ayr United. Govan, who was a key part of the successful post-war Hibs side, was capped six times by Scotland.
Govan broke into the Hibs first team in 1943, eventually forming a partnership with Davie Shaw.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jock Govan?
Scottish footballer (1923-1999)
When was Jock Govan born?
Jock Govan was born on 16 January 1923 in Larkhall.
When did Jock Govan die?
Jock Govan died in 1999.
What was Jock Govan's occupation?
Jock Govan was an association football player.
What nationality was Jock Govan?
Jock Govan was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Govan. https://biography.guide/jock-govan/
MLA: "Jock Govan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jock-govan/.
Chicago: "Jock Govan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jock-govan/.
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