John Rutherford (footballer)

John James Rutherford (4 March 1907 – 1983) was an English footballer.

Career
Rutherford began his career at amateur club Ilford, scoring a hat-trick as a teenager in a 3–1 away win against Ajax, before having brief spells at West Ham United and Arsenal. Rutherford later played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers.

Personal life
His father Jock was also a professional footballer as well as his uncles Sep and Bob. Rutherford's grandson, Greg Rutherford, is an Olympic long jump gold medallist.