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.
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