Johnny Graham (footballer)
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John "Johnny" Graham was a leading professional footballer of the 1880s. He was a member of the Preston North End side which became famous as the 'invincibles'.
on 23 February 1857. He played for Annbank in the Ayrshire Football Combination
, and won one cap for the Scotland national football team
in 1884. He was one of the many Scots footballers who joined Preston North End in the mid-1880s as the Lancashire club assembled a side that was almost unbeatable. Graham was in the Preston side that were 1887-88
FA Cup Finalists, and the following season played for Preston as they did the double, becoming Football League Champions and 1888-89
FA Cup Winners. During the 1888-89 season his brother William also played for Preston, but that season his football career was ended when he suffered a broken collarbone in a game. He died in 1927.
Career
Graham was born in AyrAyr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
on 23 February 1857. He played for Annbank in the Ayrshire Football Combination
Ayrshire Football Combination
Formed in 1893 as a breakaway from the Ayrshire Football League. Its original membership was Annbank F.C., Ayr F.C., Ayr Parkhouse F.C., Hurlford F.C., Kilbirnie, Kilmarnock F.C. and Stevenston Thistle F.C..In 1897 Ayr F.C...
, and won one cap for the Scotland national football team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
in 1884. He was one of the many Scots footballers who joined Preston North End in the mid-1880s as the Lancashire club assembled a side that was almost unbeatable. Graham was in the Preston side that were 1887-88
1888 FA Cup Final
The 1888 FA Cup Final was contested by West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End at the Kennington Oval. Preston were strong favourites for the Cup, having set a record which still stands today by beating Hyde 26-0 in the first round, and were so confident of overcoming West Bromwich Albion in the...
FA Cup Finalists, and the following season played for Preston as they did the double, becoming Football League Champions and 1888-89
1889 FA Cup Final
The 1889 FA Cup Final was contested by Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Kennington Oval. Preston won 3–0, with goals by Fred Dewhurst, Jimmy Ross and Sam Thomson...
FA Cup Winners. During the 1888-89 season his brother William also played for Preston, but that season his football career was ended when he suffered a broken collarbone in a game. He died in 1927.