John White

Scottish international footballer

John White - Scottish international footballer
Born

April 28th, 1937
87 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 27 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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This individual played as a forward and represented Scotland at the international level. During a successful club career, he played for Tottenham Hotspur, where he contributed to the team's victories. He gained recognition for his technical skills and goal-scoring ability, making a significant impact in notable matches.

Scored 60 goals for Tottenham Hotspur

Represented Scotland in 30 international matches

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