About Johnny Porteous
Lived 1921 – 2007 (aged 85). Johnny Porteous was a British association football player.
John Robertson Porteous (5 December 1921 – 13 August 2007) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.
He began his career as a footballer with Motherwell F.C., but did not make a league appearance before joining Alloa Athletic in 1948. A year later, he moved to England to play for Plymouth Argyle, under the management of fellow countryman Jimmy Rae. A versatile player, Porteous was instrumental in the team that won the Third Division South championship in the 1951–52 season, and remained a regular name in the side until 1955. After making 221 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals, he joined Exeter City in 1956, before finishing his career in non-league football with Truro City.
Honours Plymouth Argyle Football League Third Division South: 1951–52
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Who was Johnny Porteous?
Scottish footballer (1921-2007)
When was Johnny Porteous born?
Johnny Porteous was born on 5 December 1921 in Motherwell.
When did Johnny Porteous die?
Johnny Porteous died on 13 August 2007 in Plymouth.
What was Johnny Porteous's occupation?
Johnny Porteous was an association football player.
What nationality was Johnny Porteous?
Johnny Porteous was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Porteous. https://biography.guide/johnny-porteous/
MLA: "Johnny Porteous." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-porteous/.
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