Johnny Graham (footballer, born 1947) explained

Johnny Graham
Birth Date:30 December 1947
Death Date:28 June 2022
Position:Half back
Youthclubs1:Arthurlie
Years1:1967–1977
Clubs1:Dumbarton[1]
Caps1:286
Goals1:18

Johnny Graham (born 30 December 1947) was a Scottish footballer who played for Dumbarton.[2]

Graham began his footballing career with Arthurlie juniors in 1967, before being snapped up by Dumbarton in February 1968. From then on he was a permanent fixture in the Dumbarton midfield for 10 years, before being released in 1977. He was part of the Division 2 Championship winning side of 1971-72 and played a total of 385 games for Dumbarton, still a record for the club. Following his release from Dumbarton, Graham joined Renfrew Juniors for a short period before moving to Rutherglen Glencairn in 1978. Whilst there, he won 6 Scotland Junior International Caps, and retired in 1984 whilst playing with Johnstone Burgh.

Shortly before his death in 2022, Graham was inducted into the Dumbarton hall of fame.

Notes and References

  1. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.