John M. Boag (6 April 1874 – 7 February 1954) was a Scottish professional

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, best remembered for his seven years as a

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in the

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with

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. He also played for Cowlairs, Ashfield, East Stirlingshire and finished his career with

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. While with Derby County, Boag was a part of the Rams'

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and

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losing

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Final sides.

Personal life

After his retirement from football, Boag invested in a fishmongers, a laundrette and a snooker hall.

Career statistics

References

1874 births 1954 deaths Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers English Football League players Scottish Football League players Cowlairs F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Ashfield F.C. players East Stirlingshire F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Southern Football League players Men's association football forwards Alloa Athletic F.C. players 19th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1870s-stub