About Jock Shearer
Lived 1917 – 1979 (aged 61). Jock Shearer was a British association football player and association football coach.
John McMillan Shearer (8 July 1917 – 3 April 1979) was a Scottish professional football player and coach.
Career After serving with the British Army during World War Two, Shearer signed a professional contract with Derby County in 1946. He left later that same year to sign for Bradford City, where he spent three seasons before moving to Grimsby Town.
After retiring as a player in 1951, Shearer became manager of Irish club Sligo Rovers.
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Who was Jock Shearer?
Scottish footballer (1917-1979)
When was Jock Shearer born?
Jock Shearer was born on 8 July 1917 in Dunfermline.
When did Jock Shearer die?
Jock Shearer died on 3 April 1979.
What was Jock Shearer's occupation?
Jock Shearer was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jock Shearer?
Jock Shearer was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jock Shearer. https://biography.guide/jock-shearer/
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