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John Carruthers (footballer)

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John Carruthers
Personal information
Full name John Clement Carruthers
Date of birth 1900
Place of birth Howdon-on-Tyne, England
Date of death 1959 (aged 58–59)
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre forward
Youth career
Preston Colliery
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920 South Shields 2 (1)
1921–1922 Bradford City 4 (0)
1923 Blackpool 2 (0)
1923–1924 Crewe Alexandra 20 (4)
Preston Colliery
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Clement Carruthers (1900–1959) was an English professional footballer. A centre forward born in Howden-on-Tyne, he played in the Football League for South Shields, Bradford City, Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra, in between spells with Preston Colliery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "The lure of promotion. Blackpool". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.