John R. Barbour (1 September 1890 – 15 July 1916) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside right in the Scottish and English leagues for Queen's Park, Dundee and Preston North End.
Personal life Barbour attended Hutchesons' Grammar School and later worked in the audit office for a railway company, in addition to serving as a territorial. Barbour served as a lance corporal in the Highland Light Infantry during the First World War and was killed at High Wood during the Battle of the Somme on 15 July 1916. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsQueen's Park1910–11Scottish First Division10200001021911–12204211Appearance in Glasgow Cup12361912–1330001Appearance in Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup040Total3362121378Dundee1913–14Scottish First Division16210—172Preston North End1914–15Second Division12200—122Career total611031216612
Honours Preston North End
Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1914–15
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