John Grandison Allister (30 June 1927 – 11 February 1999) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right half for Chelsea and Aberdeen.Jack Allister, AFC Heritage Trust
Allister was born in Edinburgh and played junior football with Tranent before starting his professional career with Chelsea. After a year and only four games for Chelsea, he returned north and signed for Aberdeen in 1952, where he remained until 1958. In the summer of 1959, he played in the National Soccer League with Hamilton Italo-Canadians. He later joined Deveronvale, the Banff-based Scottish Highland Football League club.
Career statistics
Club Appearances and goals by club, season and competition ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChelsea1951-52First Division4100000041Total4100000041Aberdeen1952–53Scottish Division One2529200003441953–542655161003771954–552146150003251955–562201020002501956–572060040002461957–5830008100111Total117172142520016323
Honours Aberdeen Scottish Football League: 1954–55 Scottish Cup: Runner-up 1953, 1954
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