George Johnstone (footballer, born 1914)

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George Johnstone
Personal information
Date of birth (1914-12-15)15 December 1914
Place of birth Caldercruix, Scotland
Date of death 11 September 1974(1974-09-11) (aged 59)
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Bothwellhaugh Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1934–1936 Benburb
1936–1949 Aberdeen 151 (0)
1949 Dunfermline Athletic 5 (0)
1949–1955 Raith Rovers 110 (0)
1955–1956 Greenock Morton 7 (0)
1956–1959 Thornton Hibs
1959–1960 Cowdenbeath
Newburgh
Total 273 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

George Johnstone (15 December 1914 –11 September 1974) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Aberdeen, Dunfermline Athletic, Raith Rovers, Greenock Morton and Cowdenbeath. Johnstone appeared for Aberdeen in two Scottish Cup Finals (1937 and 1947) and a Scottish League Cup Final (1947).[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b George Johnstone, AFC Heritage Trust

External links[]

  • George Johnstone at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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