John Torbet
John McDowell Torbet was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside left.
Born in Benwhat, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, he signed for Partick Thistle from Cumnock Juniors in 1924, and went on to become the club's sixth-highest scorer of all time, scoring 116 goals in all competitions. During his nine-year spell at Firhill he played in the 1930 Scottish Cup Final, and was selected for the Glasgow FA annual challenge match against Sheffield three times.
Torbet then moved to England, playing for Preston North End in 1933 before moving to Burton Town and Stockport County, then returned to Scotland with Ayr United, followed by brief spells with Alloa Athletic and Leith Athletic. After retiring as a player, he became the Heart of Midlothian trainer in April 1946 until 1952.
