About John Boyd
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 93). John Boyd was a British association football player.
John Allan Boyd (21 November 1929 – 25 October 2019) was a Scottish footballer who represented Great Britain at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Boyd played as a winger in the Scottish Football League for Queen's Park, Aberdeen and East Fife between 1946 and 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Boyd?
Scottish footballer (1929–2019)
When was John Boyd born?
John Boyd was born on 10 September 1926 in Dumbarton.
When did John Boyd die?
John Boyd died on 25 October 2019 in Ayr.
What was John Boyd's occupation?
John Boyd was an association football player.
What nationality was John Boyd?
John Boyd was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Boyd. https://biography.guide/john-boyd-association-football-player-1926/
MLA: "John Boyd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-boyd-association-football-player-1926/.
Chicago: "John Boyd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-boyd-association-football-player-1926/.
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