About John King
Lived 1888 – 1984 (aged 95). John King was a military personnel and association football player.
Personal life King served as a private on home service with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War. His brother Alex (17 years older, leading him to be mistakenly described as an uncle)
3 0 0 0 3 0 1910–11
15 1 0 0 15 1 1914–15 Scottish Division One 29 3
29 3
1917–18 Scottish Division One 30 4
30 4
108 15 5 0 113 15 Hibernian 1918–19 Scottish Division One 11 2
11 2
1919–20
9 0
9 0 1920–21 12 2 0 0 12 2
54 8 7 2 61 10 Clydebank 1921–22 Scottish Division One 22 4
22 4
238 34 12 2 250 36
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John King?
Scottish footballer
When was John King born?
John King was born on 25 November 1888 in Dykehead.
When did John King die?
John King died on 9 August 1984 in Law, South Lanarkshire.
What was John King's occupation?
John King was a military personnel and association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John King (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John King. https://biography.guide/john-king-military-personnel/
MLA: "John King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-king-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "John King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-king-military-personnel/.
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