John Johnstone
Scottish footballer, born 1902
About John Johnstone
Lived 1902 – 1987 (aged 84). John Johnstone was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Ainslie Johnston (17 November 1902 – 12 October 1987) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-half for Heart of Midlothian, where he spent 14 years (as well as half-season loans at Stevenston United and Cowdenbeath and a short spell with Arbroath before retiring), and the Scotland national team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Johnstone?
Scottish footballer, born 1902
When was John Johnstone born?
John Johnstone was born on 17 November 1902 in Stevenston.
When did John Johnstone die?
John Johnstone died on 12 October 1987 in Kilwinning.
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 Johnston (footballer, born 1902)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Johnstone. https://biography.guide/john-johnstone-association-football-player-1902/
MLA: "John Johnstone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-johnstone-association-football-player-1902/.
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