About John Clarke
John Clarke was a British association football player.
John Clarke was a Scottish professional footballer. A centre forward, he played in the Football League for Bury, Blackpool and Luton Town.
Career After starting his career in his native Scotland with Rangers, he joined Fairfield without having made any League appearances for the Gers. He signed for nearby Bury in 1896, making six League appearances for them before moving north-west to join Blackpool he made thirteen League appearances for the Seasiders, scoring six goals. He finished his career with Luton Town in 1897, making one League appearance for the Hatters.
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Who was John Clarke?
Scottish footballer
When was John Clarke born?
John Clarke was born in Scotland.
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John Clarke was an association football player.
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John Clarke was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Clarke (Scottish footballer)
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