John Browning (footballer, born 1888)

John Browning (29 November 1888 – 14 November 1964) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, winning four league titles with the club. He is also remembered for his bribery charges in the early part of the 20th century.

For other people named John Browning, see John Browning (disambiguation).

John Browning
Personal information
Full name John Browning
Date of birth (1888-11-29)29 November 1888
Place of birth Dumbarton, Scotland
Date of death 14 November 1964(1964-11-14) (aged 75)
Place of death Alexandria, Scotland[1]
Playing position(s) Outside Left
Youth career
Bonhill Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Dumbarton Harp
Vale of Leven
1911–1919 Celtic 209 (64)
1919–1920 Chelsea 5 (1)
1920 Vale of Leven
1920–1922 Dumbarton[2] 71 (5)
1922–1924 Vale of Leven
National team
1914 Scotland 1 (0)
1914 Scottish League XI 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Club

Browning played for local clubs Bonhill Hibs, Vale of Leven, and Dumbarton Harp before arriving at Parkhead in 1912.

He made his league debut for Celtic in a 1–0 victory over Third Lanark at Cathkin Park on 2 November 1912. He was a winger who played with a straightforward, forceful attacking flair which led to plenty of goals. In seven years with Celtic he managed to score a goal every three games, including 15 from 38 league matches during the 1914–15 season.[3] He won four Scottish League titles in consecutive years, from 1914 to 1917 (the league continued during World War I).

He moved to Chelsea in June 1919 where he made just five league appearances,[4] before signing for Vale of Leven in June 1920, and then Dumbarton in September 1920.[5]

International

On 28 February 1914, he made his first and only appearance for Scotland, in a goalless draw against Wales at Celtic Park.[6] Browning represented the Scottish League XI twice[7] and was also selected to play for the Glasgow FA against Sheffield in 1914.

Personal life

In 1924, he and Archie Kyle, a former Rangers player, were found guilty of attempting to bribe Bo'ness player Peter Brown in a public house in Glasgow's Dundas Street: both men were sentenced to 60 days' hard labour.[8]

Browning's son of the same name was also a footballer; in addition to playing for Liverpool[8] he also appeared for Dumbarton.[9]

References
  1. "Browning, John (1911-19)". Celtic Graves Society. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  2. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  3. "Celtic player John Browning profile". Fitbastats. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  4. "Chelsea player Johnny Browning profile". Stamford-Bridge.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  5. "Dumbarton player John Browning (1) profile". Dumbarton Football Club Historical Archive. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  6. John Browning at the Scottish Football Association
  7. "John Browning". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  8. "Liverpool player John Browning profile". LFC History. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  9. "Dumbarton player John Browning (2) profile". Dumbarton Football Club Historical Archive. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
Sources
  • Celtic: A complete record 1888-1992 by Paul Lunney (ISBN 1-873626-27-4)
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