Jock McEwan
Scottish footballer (1903–1957)
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John McEwan (16 September 1903 – 10 October 1957) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left half. His only club at the professional level was Kilmarnock, where he spent twelve seasons.[1][2]
Date of birth
16 September 1903[1]
Place of birth
Hurlford, Scotland
Date of death
10 October 1957 (aged 54)[1]
Place of death
Kilmarnock, Scotland
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 September 1903[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Hurlford, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 10 October 1957 (aged 54)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Kilmarnock, Scotland | ||
| Position | Left half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Darvel | |||
| Irvine Meadow | |||
| 1923–1935 | Kilmarnock | 353 | (32) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He began his career with local junior teams Darvel and Irvine Meadow before joining Kilmarnock in 1923. He quickly became a regular in the side, and was on the field when Killie won the Scottish Cup in 1929[3][4][5] and finished runners-up after a replay in 1932.[6][7] He made 395 appearances in the cup and Scottish Football League Division One, and visited North America (the club's first tour overseas) in the summer of 1930.[8]