About John Cattanach
Lived 1885 – 1915 (aged 29–30). John Cattanach was a military physician.
Dr. John Cattanach (1885–1915) was a shinty player for Newtonmore in the 1900s. He was the first shinty player inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
Biography
Cattanach is considered one the outstanding shinty players in history. He scored eight goals in an 11 – 3 victory for Newtonmore over Furnace in the Camanachd Cup Final of 1909, this record still stands. Cattanach was also capped for his country at hockey and athletics.
He was posthumously inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 and was the only shinty player honoured in this was until Ronald Ross was inducted in 2023.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cattanach?
Scottish shinty player
When was John Cattanach born?
John Cattanach was born in 1885.
When did John Cattanach die?
John Cattanach died in 1915.
What was John Cattanach's occupation?
John Cattanach was a military physician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cattanach (shinty)
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