John Smith McDougall (9 April 1854 – 16 May 1925) was a Scottish

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, who played for

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between 1877 and 1879. During his international career he played five matches, scoring four goals. He was the first player to score a

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in an international game, scoring three goals for Scotland against

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in a 7–2 win on 2 March 1878. During his domestic career he played for Vale of Leven.

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at London Hearts Supporters Club 1850s births 1925 deaths Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers Vale of Leven F.C. players Men's association football forwards 19th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1850s-stub

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