Jock Hamilton (footballer, born 1879)

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.

Honours
Swansea Town


 * Welsh Cup: 1912–13