About John Johnston
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 67). John Johnston was a British association football player.
John Wardlaw Johnston (10 September 1921 – 21 January 1989) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for Motherwell and Hamilton Academical.
Honours
Motherwell Scottish Cup: 1951–52; runner-up 1950–51 Scottish League Cup: 1950–51 Scottish Division Two: 1953–54 Summer Cup: 1943–44 Southern League Cup: runner-up 1944–45 Lord Provost Trophy: 1952
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Johnston?
Scottish footballer, born 1921
When was John Johnston born?
John Johnston was born on 10 September 1921 in Bo'ness.
When did John Johnston die?
John Johnston died on 21 January 1989.
What was John Johnston's occupation?
John Johnston was an association football player.
What nationality was John Johnston?
John Johnston was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Johnston (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Johnston. https://biography.guide/john-johnston-association-football-player-1921/
MLA: "John Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-johnston-association-football-player-1921/.
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