About John Clelland
Lived 1863 – 1944 (aged 81). John Clelland was a British association football player.
John White Clelland (6 January 1863 – 7 September 1944) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-half or half-back and made one appearance for the Scotland national team.
Career Clelland played club football mainly for Royal Albert during his career, winning the Lanarkshire Cup four times;
He earned his first and only cap for Scotland on 28 March 1891 in the 1890–91 British Home Championship against Ireland. he remains the only serving Royal Albert player to have been selected for international duty.
He also played lawn bowls to a high standard, and was a distance runner with Clydesdale Harriers. Clelland was married to Elizabeth Ann Dodds, and worked as a publican. He died of cancer on 7 September 1944 in Larkhall at the age of 81.
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Who was John Clelland?
Scottish association football player (1863-1944)
When was John Clelland born?
John Clelland was born on 6 January 1863 in Hamilton.
When did John Clelland die?
John Clelland died on 7 September 1944 in Larkhall.
What was John Clelland's occupation?
John Clelland was an association football player.
What nationality was John Clelland?
John Clelland was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Clelland. https://biography.guide/john-clelland/
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