John Campbell (footballer, born 1850s)

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John Campbell
Personal information
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1874–1875 Rangers
South Western
International career
1880 Scotland 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Campbell (standing 2nd left) with other members of the Glasgow select team in 1880 Glasgow Select Team 1880 (JC-SK).jpg
Campbell (standing 2nd left) with other members of the Glasgow select team in 1880

John Campbell was a Scottish footballer who played for South Western and Scotland. [1] He also played for and was match secretary of Rangers. [2]

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References

  1. Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN   9781909178847.
  2. Ferrier, Bob & McElroy, Robert (1990). Glasgow Rangers: Player by Player. The Crowood Press. ISBN   1-85223-404-0.