John Duncan Sinclair Gordon (11 September 1931 – 26 May 2001) was an English professional footballer who played for Portsmouth and Birmingham City in the First Division as an inside forward.[2][3]
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Full name | John Duncan Sinclair Gordon | ||
Date of birth | (1931-09-11)11 September 1931 | ||
Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
Date of death | 26 May 2001(2001-05-26) (aged 69)[1] | ||
Place of death | Portsmouth,[1] England | ||
Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
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1947–1949 | Portsmouth | ||
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Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1949–1958 | Portsmouth | 209 | (69) |
1958–1961 | Birmingham City | 96 | (32) |
1961–1967 | Portsmouth | 234 | (37) |
1967–19?? | Chelmsford City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He made a total of 489 appearances for home-town club Portsmouth, placing him fourth in their all-time appearances list. During his three seasons at Birmingham City he was the club's top scorer in 1959–60, became their all-time top goalscorer in European competition, and played in the 1960 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final against Barcelona. On his return to Portsmouth he helped them win the Third Division championship in 1961–62.
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