About John Donoghue
Lived 1902 – 1971 (aged 68). John Donoghue was an American and British association football player.
John Donoghue was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left back.
Career Born in New York City to Irish parents who then moved to Scotland when he was young, Donoghue played for Shawfield Juniors, Celtic, Wrexham and Excelsior Roubaix.
He won two Glasgow Cups with Celtic and played on the losing side in the 1928 Scottish Cup Final; he took part in earlier rounds the previous season when they won the trophy, but was not involved in the final.
Honours Wrexham Welsh Cup: 1930–31
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Who was John Donoghue?
football player (1902-1971)
When was John Donoghue born?
John Donoghue was born on 8 December 1902 in New York.
When did John Donoghue die?
John Donoghue died on 11 July 1971 in Glasgow.
What was John Donoghue's occupation?
John Donoghue was an association football player.
What nationality was John Donoghue?
John Donoghue was American and British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Donoghue (footballer)
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