John Clarke (Scottish footballer) explained

John Clarke
Birth Date:Unknown
Birth Place:Scotland
Death Date:Unknown
Position:Centre forward
Clubs1:Rangers
Clubs2:Fairfield
Years3:1896
Clubs3:Bury
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:1896
Clubs4:Blackpool
Caps4:13
Goals4:6
Years5:1897
Clubs5:Luton Town
Caps5:1
Goals5:0

John Clarke was a Scottish professional footballer. A centre forward, he played in the Football League for Bury, Blackpool and Luton Town.[1]

Career

After starting his career in his native Scotland with Rangers, he joined Fairfield without having made any League appearances for the Gers. He signed for nearby Bury in 1896, making six League appearances for them before moving north-west to join Blackpool he made thirteen League appearances for the Seasiders, scoring six goals. He finished his career with Luton Town in 1897, making one League appearance for the Hatters.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2004 . Tony Brown . Nottingham . 1-899468-67-6. 54.