John Drummond (13 April 1870 – 24 January 1935) was a Scottish

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who played as a left back for Falkirk, Rangers and the Scotland national team.

Career

Drummond joined Rangers from Falkirk (who had yet to join the Scottish Football League) in 1892. Over the next 12 years he went on to win five

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) and four consecutive league titles ( 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1900–01 and 1901–02) – the first of which involved Rangers winning all 18 of their Scottish league matches (although Drummond only played in five).Rangers Results: 1872-2006, Chic Sharp
He finished his playing career with first club Falkirk, latterly becoming their coach then, eventually, a director. Drummond was

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between 1892 and 1903. He captained his country on four occasions. He also played for the

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. Drummond was inducted into the Rangers F.C. Hall of Fame in 2011.Hall of Fame , Jock Drummond
Rangers FC He is notable for being the last outfield player in Scottish football to wear a cap while playing.

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1870 births 1935 deaths Association football defenders Falkirk F.C. non-playing staff Falkirk F.C. players Sportspeople from Clackmannanshire Rangers F.C. players Scotland international footballers Scottish Football League players Scottish Football League representative players Scottish footballers Place of death missing {{Scotland-footy-defender-1870s-stub

Career

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