John Simpson (footballer born 1918)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 October 1918 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Date of death | 2000 | ||
| Playing position | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| ? | Bridlington Trinity | ? | (?) |
| 1946–1947?? | Huddersfield Town | 5 | (0) |
| 1947?–1953? | York City | 207 | (0) |
| ? | Grantham | ? | (?) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1970–1971 | Hartlepool United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Simpson (27 October 1918–2000) was an English-born footballer who played as a left back in The Football League in the 1940s and 1950s.[1]
He started his league career with Huddersfield Town and then moved to York City, first playing for them in 1947–48. He went on to play over 200 games for the Minstermen.[1]
In April 1970 he was appointed manager of Football League Fourth Division side Hartlepool United, and he remained as manager until March 1971.[2]
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