| John Rutherford | |
| Fullname: | John James Rutherford |
| Birth Date: | 4 March 1907 |
| Birth Place: | South Shields, England |
| Position: | Winger |
| Clubs1: | Ilford |
| Years2: | 1926–1927 |
| Clubs2: | West Ham United |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1924-1927 |
| Clubs3: | Arsenal |
| Caps3: | 1 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Clubs4: | Tunbridge Wells |
| Caps4: | 1 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
John James Rutherford (4 March 1907 – 1983) was an English footballer.[1]
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]
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]