John Johnstone
Scottish footballer, born 1869
About John Johnstone
Lived 1869 – 1953 (aged 84). John Johnstone was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Johnstone (23 January 1869 – 6 February 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half for Kilmarnock and Scotland. He played in the 1898 Scottish Cup Final which Kilmarnock lost to Rangers, and was a winner of Scottish Division Two in the same season and again in 1898–99 (they were elected for promotion on the second occasion).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Johnstone?
Scottish footballer, born 1869
When was John Johnstone born?
John Johnstone was born on 23 January 1869 in Riccarton.
When did John Johnstone die?
John Johnstone died on 6 February 1953 in Kilmarnock.
What was John Johnstone's occupation?
John Johnstone was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Johnstone?
John Johnstone was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Johnstone (footballer, born 1869)
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