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Jock Shaw

1912 – 2000

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1912 – 2000 (aged 87). Jock Shaw was a British association football player.

John Shaw (29 November 1912 – 13 June 2000) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a defender, most famous for his time at Rangers, where he was captain between 1938 and 1950.

Career Rangers signed Shaw, known as 'Tiger' for his tough, physical style of play, from Airdrieonians for £2,000 in July 1938. He went on make over 600 appearances for the Ibrox club, winning four Scottish league championships, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups. Shaw holds the distinction of being the captain of the first Scottish club to lift "the treble" of League, League Cup and Scottish Cup. After retirement in 1953 he remained associated with the club as third-team trainer and later groundsman.

Shaw was capped six times by Scotland. His brother Davie was also a Scottish international, who played for Hibernian and Aberdeen.

Later life Shaw lived for the majority of his life close to his Annathill birthplace, in the larger village of Glenboig; he died there on 13 June 2000.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jock Shaw?

Scottish footballer (1912-2000)

When was Jock Shaw born?

Jock Shaw was born on 29 November 1912 in Annathill.

When did Jock Shaw die?

Jock Shaw died on 13 June 2000 in Scotland.

What was Jock Shaw's occupation?

Jock Shaw was an association football player.

What nationality was Jock Shaw?

Jock Shaw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jock Shaw

· Wikidata: Q6207453

· DBpedia: Jock Shaw

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