James Johnston (16 September 1866 – 10 February 1952) was a Scottish

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who played as a centre half and wing half.

Career

Johnston played club football for Abercorn between 1885 and 1891. He made several representative appearances for Renfrewshire while with the Paisley club in that period,Our Portrait Gallery. Mr James Johnstone. Abercorn Football Club.
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in 1890–91 – they also reached the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup that year. Johnston made one appearance for Scotland in 1888. He emigrated permanently to the United States around 1892 and played for local clubs there.

References

1866 births 1952 deaths Footballers from Johnstone Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers Johnstone F.C. players Abercorn F.C. players Men's association football defenders Men's association football wing halves Scottish emigrants to the United States {{Scotland-footy-defender-1860s-stub