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Jock Johnstone

1896 – 1952

Scottish footballer

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About Jock Johnstone

Lived 1896 – 1952 (aged 55–56). Jock Johnstone was an association football player.

John Chalmers Johnstone (23 June 1898 – 3 November 1936) was a Scottish footballer who played for Dundee, Aston Villa and Reading, mainly as a right half.

He played twice in Aston Villa's run to the 1924 FA Cup Final, but did not take part in the match itself; this was indicative of his struggles over several seasons to be selected ahead of Frank Moss and George Blackburn, both of whom were England internationals.

He sailed North to Sweden with the team on Aston Villa's first foreign tour in May 1926. Örgryte celebrated a major success when beating Aston Villa 5–2. Villa were defeated by Gothenburg-combined (Kombinerol Gotesburgslag). There followed a golf & fishing break where Johnstone took advantage of the opportunity to join the fishing party. Villa won 11 - 2 over the select Oslo-combined Lyn og Frig including FK Lyn players.

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Important facts

Born
1896, Dundee
Birth century
Died
1952, Erdington
Also known as
John Chalmers Johnstone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jock Johnstone?

Scottish footballer (1896-1952)

When was Jock Johnstone born?

Jock Johnstone was born in 1896 in Dundee.

When did Jock Johnstone die?

Jock Johnstone died in 1952 in Erdington.

What was Jock Johnstone's occupation?

Jock Johnstone was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jock Johnstone

· Wikidata: Q97576725

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