John Rutherford (footballer)

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

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
2. 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.