Johnny Graham (footballer, born 1945)

Johnny Graham (8 January 1945 – 31 October 2018)[1] was a Scottish footballer, who played for Strathclyde, Third Lanark, Dundee United, Falkirk, Hibernian and Ayr United.[2][3] Graham also represented the Scottish Football League XI twice.[4]

Johnny Graham
Personal information
Date of birth (1945-01-08)8 January 1945
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 31 October 2018(2018-10-31) (aged 73)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Strathclyde
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1964 Third Lanark 31 (7)
1964–1965 Dundee United 15 (1)
1964–1969 Falkirk 147 (60)
1969–1971 Hibernian 44 (14)
1971–1977 Ayr United 168 (62)
1977–1978 Falkirk 31 (0)
Total 436 (144)
International career
1970 Scottish Football League XI 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graham was signed by Dundee United manager Jerry Kerr from Third Lanark on 10 June 1964 for a fee reported to be £6,000. He made his debut for the club in August 1964 in a 3-2 win against local rivals Dundee. He joined Falkirk in 1965, being bought by Hibernian in 1969 for £15,000.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Remembering Johnny Graham, 1945-2018". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  2. ^ Johnny Graham at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  3. ^ "Graham, Johnny". www.fitbastats.com.
  4. ^ "Johnny Graham". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  5. ^ Kelly, Pat (1998). Dundee United Who's Who. Edinburgh: John Donald Publishers Ltd. p. 62. ISBN 0-85976-502-4.