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

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)
1927–1928	Arsenal	1	(0)
	Tunbridge Wells	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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