John George Scott (14 August 1904 – 1976) was an English professional

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of the 1930s. Born in Blackhill, he joined Gillingham from

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in 1930 and went on to make 39 appearances for the club in The Football League, scoring seven goals. He left to join North Shields in 1932. He joined

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in 1933, where he scored 79 goals in 120 Cheshire League appearances for the club.

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1904 births 1976 deaths English men's footballers Footballers from Consett Gateshead A.F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Men's association football outside forwards North Shields F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub