About Jock Hamilton
Lived 1872 – 1931 (aged 58–59). Jock Hamilton was a British association football player.
A. John "Jock" Hamilton (31 July 1869 in Ayr, Scotland – 30 October 1931 in Keynsham, England) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half. He made over 90 Football League appearances and over 120 Southern League appearances in the years before the First World War. He was also trainer at Fulham and manager at Bristol City.
Career Hamilton played locally for Ayr FC. Hamilton made his debut for Bristol City. While working for Fulham as assistant trainer, Hamilton was invited to Brazil to coach Club Athletico Paulistano. He visited São Paulo between April and July 1907 and this is apparently the first example of a Brazilian Club officially engaging the services of a trainer from Britain.
Honours with Bristol City Southern Football League runners up: 1897–98 Southern Football League runners up: 1898–99
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Who was Jock Hamilton?
Scottish footballer (1872-1931)
When was Jock Hamilton born?
Jock Hamilton was born in 1872 in Ayr.
When did Jock Hamilton die?
Jock Hamilton died on 30 October 1931 in Bristol.
What was Jock Hamilton's occupation?
Jock Hamilton was an association football player.
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Jock Hamilton was British.
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