John Wilson (footballer, born 1889)

John Wilson (1889 – 20 September 1914) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Vale of Leven and Dumbarton as a half back.

Personal life Wilson was married. After the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, he enlisted as a private in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in Auchterarder. Wilson died of wounds at the Hotel Majestic Military Hospital in Paris on 20 September 1914 and was buried in the Cimetière parisien de Bagneux.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDumbarton1912–13Scottish Second Division11300113Vale of Leven1913–14Scottish Second Division13130161Career total24430274

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