John Rutherford (born 6 November 1908) was an English professional

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of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in

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, he joined Gillingham in 1927 and went on to make 44 appearances for the club in

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. He left to join

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in 1931.

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1908 births Year of death missing English men's footballers Gillingham F.C. players Watford F.C. players Men's association football goalkeepers People from Cumberland {{England-footy-goalkeeper-1900s-stub