About John Beattie
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). John Beattie was a British association football player.
John Murdoch Beattie (28 May 1912 – 15 January 1992), generally known as Jack Beattie, was a Scottish professional association footballer who played as an inside forward. He played in the Scottish League for Aberdeen, and made more than 200 appearances in the English Football League representing Wolverhampton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham, Huddersfield Town and Grimsby Town before his career was brought to an end by the Second World War. He was born in Newhills, Aberdeen, Scotland, and died in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England at the age of 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Beattie?
British footballer (1912-1992)
When was John Beattie born?
John Beattie was born on 28 May 1912 in Aberdeen.
When did John Beattie die?
John Beattie died on 15 January 1992 in Wolverhampton.
What was John Beattie's occupation?
John Beattie was an association football player.
What nationality was John Beattie?
John Beattie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Beattie (footballer)
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