John Guthrie Blair (23 August 1905 – 1974) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Third Lanark, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United.

Football career Blair began his professional career at Third Lanark[A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012 before joining Tottenham Hotspur.

He scored on his Lilywhites debut in a 2–1 victory over Everton at White Hart Lane in August 1926 in the old First Division. He played a total of 30 matches and scored 14 goals in all competitions for the Spurs between 1926 and 1927.Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012

Blair left London and signed for Sheffield United, where he went on to feature in a further 26 matches and netting seven goals between 1927 and 1928.

He ended his playing career at Irish club Fordsons.

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