About Jock Richardson
Lived 1911 – 1986 (aged 74). Jock Richardson was a British association football player.
John Richardson (11 November 1906 – 2 January 1986) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Hamilton Academical, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur, Reading, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Folkestone.
Football career Richardson began his senior career as a teenager at Hamilton Academical. He joined Northfleet United (the "nursery" club of Tottenham Hotspur) in 1924 before signing officially for Tottenham in 1927. The full back made a total of 41 appearances in all competitions for the Spurs between 1927 and 1929. Richardson joined Reading in 1929 where he featured in 133 matches in total. He later played for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and finally ending his career at Folkestone. He later worked as a scout for Tottenham based in Scotland.
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Who was Jock Richardson?
Scottish footballer (1911-1986)
When was Jock Richardson born?
Jock Richardson was born on 11 November 1911 in Motherwell.
When did Jock Richardson die?
Jock Richardson died on 2 January 1986 in Law.
What was Jock Richardson's occupation?
Jock Richardson was an association football player.
What nationality was Jock Richardson?
Jock Richardson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Richardson. https://biography.guide/jock-richardson/
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