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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