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John McDougall

1853 – 1925

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1853 – 1925 (aged 71–72). John McDougall was a British association football player and association football coach.

John Smith McDougall (9 April 1854 – 16 May 1925) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Scotland between 1877 and 1879. During his international career he played five matches, scoring four goals. He was the first player to score a hat-trick in an international game, scoring three goals for Scotland against England in a 7–2 win on 2 March 1878. During his domestic career he played for Vale of Leven.

International matches Date Against Venue Result (Scotland first) Goals scored 1 3 March 1877 England Kennington Oval 3–1 0 2 5 March 1877 Wales Acton Park, Wrexham 2–0 0 3 2 March 1878 England Hampden Park 7–2 3 4 5 April 1879 England Kennington Oval 4–5 1 5 7 April 1879 Wales Acton Park 3–0 0

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Who was John McDougall?

Scottish footballer (1853-1925)

When was John McDougall born?

John McDougall was born in 1853.

When did John McDougall die?

John McDougall died on 16 May 1925.

What was John McDougall's occupation?

John McDougall was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was John McDougall?

John McDougall was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McDougall

· Wikidata: Q6247692

· DBpedia: John McDougall (footballer, born 1853)

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