John White (27 August 1897 – 11 February 1986) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. He played for Albion Rovers and Heart of Midlothian (two spells) in his native country, and Leeds United in England.John White, Leeds United F.C. History[A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012 While at Hearts, in 1926 he achieved the highly unusual feat of scoring four goals in three successive matches.Hall of Fame | Jock White (2018), Heart of Midlothian FC(Hearts player) John White, London Hearts Supporters Club
He also gained two caps for the Scotland national team,(Scotland player) Jock White, London Hearts Supporters Club and is the only Albion Rovers player ever to be capped while on the club's books.History, Albion Rovers FCScotland Football Records Clubs played for Albion Rovers, London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 21 February 2022
Personal life Born in Coatbridge, Jock White was one of four brothers who played top-class football — Willie was a goalkeeper with Hamilton Academical, Hearts and Southampton, Tom a winger who played with HeartsTom White, London Hearts Supporters Club and Alloa Athletic, and Jimmy aka 'Tec' a forward with Albion Rovers (playing alongside Jock in the 1920 Scottish Cup Final which Albion lost to Kilmarnock),Is It Really So Strange? , Shaughan McGuigan, Tell Him He's Pele, 6 March 2014 Motherwell and in the United States.Jimmy White, MotherWELLnet All four brothers played together for Hearts in the Lord Provost's Rent Relief Cup final of 1923 which their side won through two goals from Jock.Tue 15 May 1923 Hearts 2 Hibernian 1, London Hearts Supporters' Club
He was also the brother-in-law of Andrew Anderson, a team-mate at Hearts for four seasons.
See also List of Scotland international footballers (2–3 caps) List of Scottish football families
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