John Rutherford (footballer)

John Rutherford
Personal information
Full name John James Rutherford
Date of birth 4 March 1907
Place of birth South Shields, England
Date of death 1983 (aged 75–76)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ilford
1926–1927 West Ham United 0 (0)
1924-1927 Arsenal 1 (0)
Tunbridge Wells 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John James Rutherford (4 March 1907 – 1983) was an English footballer.[1]

Career

Rutherford began his career at amateur club Ilford, scoring a hat-trick as a teenager in a 3–1 away win against Ajax,[2] before having brief spells at West Ham United and Arsenal. Rutherford later played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers.[3]

Personal life

His father Jock was also a professional footballer as well as his uncles Sep and Bob.[4] Rutherford's grandson, Greg Rutherford, is an Olympic long jump gold medallist.[2]

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b Ilford F.C. Ilford F.C. Matchday Programme.
  3. ^ "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Rutherford Sep Image 1 Portsmouth 1934". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 3 January 2020.


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