About John McDonald
Lived 1886 – 1960 (aged 73–74). John McDonald was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Macdonald (1886 – 1960) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as an outside right. He was signed by for Liverpool of the English Football League in 1909, and made 35 total appearances (league and FA Cup) in his debut season; 26 and 20 appearances followed during his next two years at the club, and he came close to receiving an international call-up for Scotland, taking part in the annual Home Scots v Anglo-Scots trial match in 1910.
He was unable to hold a regular starting place in the Liverpool side, and moved to Newcastle United in 1912. He served in the Gordon Highlanders during World War I two of whom – David and Roy – were also footballers. All three were members of the Dundee squad in the 1919–20 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McDonald?
Scottish footballer
When was John McDonald born?
John McDonald was born in 1886 in Kirkcaldy.
When did John McDonald die?
John McDonald died in 1960 in East Wemyss.
What was John McDonald's occupation?
John McDonald was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John McDonald?
John McDonald was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Macdonald (footballer, born 1886)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McDonald. https://biography.guide/john-mcdonald-association-football-player-1886/
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