About John White (footballer, born 1937)
John Anderson White was a Scottish international football midfielder and sometime inside right who played a significant role for Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) during their Double winning season in 1960–61. He had two brothers, Eddie and Tom, who were also professional footballers. White was killed by a lightning strike at the age of 27. White first played at senior level for Alloa Athletic under the management of Jasper 'Jerry' Kerr. He scored in the first minute of his international debut, a 3–2 win against West Germany on 6 May 1959 at Hampden Park. White's frail appearance had been the cause of considerable concern amongst scouts, resulting in a number of English First Division clubs choosing not to risk his signing.
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