John Marshall
Scottish footballer (19th century)
About John Marshall
Lived 1859 – 1938 (aged 79). John Marshall was a British association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
John Marshall was a Scottish footballer who played for Wellpark, Harmonic, Third Lanark and Scotland, mainly as an outside forward. Marshall played four times for Scotland between 1885 and 1887 and scored one goal on his debut in an 8–2 win against Ireland in March 1885. and at club level was a Scottish Cup winner with Third Lanark in 1889. He later became a football referee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Marshall?
Scottish footballer (19th century)
When was John Marshall born?
John Marshall was born on 28 April 1859 in Cathcart.
When did John Marshall die?
John Marshall died on 23 May 1938 in Glasgow.
What was John Marshall's occupation?
John Marshall was an association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
What nationality was John Marshall?
John Marshall was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Marshall (Third Lanark footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Marshall. https://biography.guide/john-marshall-association-football-player-1859/
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