John Rutherford (footballer)
John James Rutherford (4 March 1907 – 1983) was an English footballer.[1]
| 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) |
| 1927–1928 | Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
| Tunbridge Wells | 1 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- Ilford F.C. Ilford F.C. Matchday Programme.
- "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- "Rutherford Sep Image 1 Portsmouth 1934". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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