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John Downie

Scottish footballer (1925-2013) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 87

John Dennis Downie was a Scottish footballer. He was born in Lanark, and played as an inside forward. Downie played football as a member of the Lanark Air Training Corps, but joined Bradford Park Avenue as an amateur in August 1942.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Stalybridge Celtic F.C.1961-1962
Mossley A.F.C.1961
Hyde United F.C.1960-1961
Darlington F.C.1959-1960152
Mansfield Town F.C.1958-1959184
King's Lynn F.C.1955
Hull City A.F.C.1954-1955275
Luton Town F.C.1953-19542612
Manchester United F.C.1949-195311035
Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C.1942-19498633
Wisbech Town F.C.

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After spending time working in a colliery in Bradford, he turned professional in December 1944, and made his debut when football restarted after the Second World War.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2013 · aged 87