John Hume was a Scottish professional

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who played for Scottish First Division club

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as a defender. Hume made over 300 appearances for Aberdeen before leaving in 1920 to go to Darwen in England as a coach. He later emigrated to the United States after brief spells with

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and Peterhead, but eventually returned to Scotland. In February 1913, he joined

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for one game only, a Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hume, John Men's association football defenders Scottish men's footballers Darwen F.C. players Peterhead F.C. players Arbroath F.C. players Aberdeen F.C. players Broxburn United F.C. players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players Highland Football League players Scottish Football League players 1885 births 1962 deaths Footballers from Edinburgh Sportspeople from Leith Association football coaches