James Johnston (17 September 1925 – 7 January 2003) was a

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footballer. Johnston played as a

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Rugby career

Amateur career

Johnston played for Melrose.The Essential History of Rugby Union: Scotland. Nick Oswald and John Griffiths.

Provincial career

Johnston led a

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team to play against

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in 1951-52. He played in the first

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in season 1953-54.

International career

He was capped for 5 times between 1951 and 1952, with 4 caps in Five Nations matches.

Business

He founded Baxter Johnson Oils.

References

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