ATKINSON, Dr John
born. 02.12.1884, Cambuslang
died. 26.11.1914, Africa
Outside-Left. An amateur who arrived at Firhill with six games left of season 1909-10; He had started his career at Port Juniors before moving to Hamilton Academicals and Queen’s Park. In 1905 he returned to Accies, in April 1909 he had a loan spell at Celtic scoring 2 goals in 1 game, the following year he moved to Thistle where he marked his debut with a goal against former side Celtic in a 3-1 defeat in Parkhead. In October 1910 he qualified as a Doctor and moved to the north of England where he continued to play football. Tragically he died aged 29, drowning in an accident off the west coast of Africa.
Lanarkshire Cup Winner 1905 & 1906.