About John Blair
Lived 1905 – 1974 (aged 68–69). John Blair was a British association football player.
John Guthrie Blair (23 August 1905 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Third Lanark, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United.
Football career Blair began his professional career at Third Lanark before joining Tottenham Hotspur.
He scored on his Lilywhites debut in a 2–1 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane in August 1926 in the old First Division. He played a total of 30 matches and scored 14 goals in all competitions for the Spurs between 1926 and 1927.
Blair left London and signed for Sheffield United, where he went on to feature in a further 26 matches and netting seven goals between 1927 and 1928.
He ended his playing career at Irish club Fordsons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Blair?
Scottish footballer born 1905
When was John Blair born?
John Blair was born on 23 August 1905 in Neilston.
When did John Blair die?
John Blair died in 1974.
What was John Blair's occupation?
John Blair was an association football player.
What nationality was John Blair?
John Blair was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Blair (footballer, born 1905)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Blair. https://biography.guide/john-blair-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Blair." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-blair-association-football-player/.
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