About John Oswald
Lived 1869 – 1953 (aged 83–84). John Oswald was an association football player.
John McGill Oswald (1869–1953) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside right. He won the Scottish Cup with Third Lanark alongside his elder brother Jimmy Oswald in 1889, scoring in the victory over Celtic in the final. Both siblings (who were born in Greenock but relocated to the Gorbals area of Glasgow with their family when very young), then moved to England to play for Notts County.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Oswald?
Scottish footballer
When was John Oswald born?
John Oswald was born in 1869 in Greenock.
When did John Oswald die?
John Oswald died in 1953 in East Kilbride.
What was John Oswald's occupation?
John Oswald was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Oswald (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Oswald. https://biography.guide/john-oswald-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Oswald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-oswald-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Oswald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-oswald-association-football-player/.
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