Jackie Stewart (footballer, born 1921) explained

Jackie Stewart
Fullname:John Gebbie Stewart
Birth Date:4 September 1921
Birth Place:Lochgelly, Scotland
Death Place:Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Position:Outside right
Youthclubs1:Lochgelly Welfare
Youthclubs2:Donibristle YC
Years1:1939–1948
Caps1:44
Goals1:21
Years2:1948–1955
Caps2:203
Goals2:52
Years3:1955
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Totalcaps:253
Totalgoals:73

John Gebbie Stewart (4 September 1921 – 17 May 1990) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right for Raith Rovers and Birmingham City.[1] [2]

A former miner born in Lochgelly, Fife, Stewart started his professional career at Raith Rovers, and moved to Birmingham City in January 1948. He had pace and a direct style,[1] and in his first full season at the club, 1948–49, finished as leading goalscorer with 11 league goals[3] for the newly promoted side struggling in the top flight. Injury disrupted his last couple of seasons at Birmingham, and he returned to Raith in 1955 having made 218 appearances in all competitions with 55 goals. He was appointed trainer at Raith and remained in football until 1963.[1]

Honours

As a player

Birmingham City

1947–48

As an individual

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony . Birmingham City: A Complete Record . 1995 . Breedon Books . Derby . 126 . 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. Web site: Jackie Stewart . Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database . Neil Brown . 24 April 2015.
  3. Matthews, p. 184.
  4. Web site: Jackie Stewart inducted into Raith Rovers' Hall of Fame. www.fifetoday.co.uk. en. 9 April 2019.