John Paterson (footballer)

For the footballer born 1920, see Jock Paterson.
John Paterson
Personal information
Full name John William Paterson
Date of birth 14 December 1896
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dundee
Leicester City
1922–1924 Sunderland 74 (37)
Preston North End
Mid Rhondda
Mansfield Town
National team
1920 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

John William Paterson (born 14 December 1896) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Born in Dundee, Paterson played club football for Dundee, Leicester City, Sunderland, Preston North End, Mid Rhondda and Mansfield Town, and made one appearance for Scotland in 1920.[1] For Sunderland he scored 40 goals in 77 appearances in all competitions.[2] Prior to his football career Paterson had been injured while serving with the Black Watch in World War I.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Paul Smith (2013). Scotland Who's Who: International Players 1872–2013. Pitch Publishing. p. 237.
  2. ↑ "Profile". StatCat. Retrieved 17 May 2015.


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