John Clarke (footballer)

John Clarke

Personal information
Date of birth	Unknown
Place of birth	Scotland
Date of death	Unknown
Playing position	Centre forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Rangers
	Fairfield
1896	Bury	6	(0)
1896	Blackpool	13	(6)
1897	Luton Town	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

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.

References

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