John Hume was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Scottish First Division club Aberdeen as a defender. Hume made over 300 appearances for Aberdeen before leaving in 1920 to go to Darwen in England as a coach. He later emigrated to the United States after brief spells with Arbroath and Peterhead, but eventually returned to Scotland. In February 1913, he joined Airdrieonians for one game only, a Scottish Cup tie against St Mirren.