About John Divers
Lived 1874 – 1942 (aged 68). John Divers was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Divers (19 January 1874 – 13 March 1942) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for Hibernian, Celtic, Everton and Scotland.
He won the Scottish Cup on three occasions: with Celtic in 1899 and 1900 (having returned to the club for a second spell after a dispute over critical press reporters which led to his suspension and departure, along with Peter Meechan, in 1897), and with Hibs in 1902.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Divers?
Scottish footballer (1874-1942)
When was John Divers born?
John Divers was born on 19 January 1874 in Glasgow.
When did John Divers die?
John Divers died on 13 March 1942 in Bridgeton.
What was John Divers's occupation?
John Divers was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Divers?
John Divers was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Divers (footballer, born 1874)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Divers. https://biography.guide/john-divers-association-football-player-1874/
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