John H. Hamilton (28 February 1879 – 17 April 1925) was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 100 appearances in the Southern League for Brentford as a centre half. He also played in the Scottish League and Football League for Leith Athletic and Leeds City respectively.
Personal life While a player with Swansea Town, Hamilton worked on the Swansea docks. Hamilton served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Machine Gun Corps during the First World War and saw action in Mesopotamia. He won the Military Medal during the course of his service.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeith Athletic1904–05Scottish League Division Two1000101905–06Scottish League Division Two190902801906–07Scottish League Division Two20030230Total400120520Brentford1907–08Southern League First Division22020240Leeds City1908–09Second Division21040250Brentford1909–10Southern League First Division280203001910–11Southern League First Division371103811911–12Southern League First Division22050270Total10911001191Career total17012601961
Honours Swansea Town
Welsh Cup: 1912–13
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