Johnny Gordon Explained

Johnny Gordon
Fullname:John Duncan Sinclair Gordon
Birth Date:11 September 1931
Birth Place:Portsmouth, England
Death Place:Portsmouth, England
Position:Inside forward
Youthyears1:1947–1949
Youthclubs1:Portsmouth
Years1:1949–1958
Clubs1:Portsmouth
Caps1:209
Goals1:69
Years2:1958–1961
Caps2:96
Goals2:32
Years3:1961–1967
Clubs3:Portsmouth
Caps3:234
Goals3:37
Years4:1967–19??

John Duncan Sinclair Gordon (11 September 1931 – 26 May 2001) was an English professional footballer who played for Portsmouth and Birmingham City in the First Division as an inside forward.[1] [2]

He made a total of 489 appearances for home-town club Portsmouth, placing him fourth in their all-time appearances list. During his three seasons at Birmingham City he was the club's top scorer in 1959–60, became their all-time top goalscorer in European competition, and played in the 1960 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final against Barcelona. On his return to Portsmouth he helped them win the Third Division championship in 1961–62.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony . Birmingham City: A Complete Record . 1995 . Breedon Books . 1-85983-010-2.
  2. Web site: Johnny Gordon . Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database . Neil Brown . 24 April 2015.