John Stephenson (footballer, born 1896)

John Stephenson
Personal information
Date of birth (1896-01-31)31 January 1896[1]
Place of birth Croxdale, Durham, England, United Kingdom[2]
Date of death 1971 (aged 74)[1]
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[2]
Position(s) Right-back
Youth career
? Horden Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921-1923 Luton Town 10 (0)
1924-? Ashington 130
Rochdale
?-1929 Ashington[1]
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Stephenson (31 January 1896 – 1976) was an English footballer who played as a full back for Luton Town, Durham City, Rochdale, and Ashington.

Stephenson played in 204 professional matches throughout his career, scoring one goal from a penalty for Ashington against Tranmere Rovers. [3] [4] [2] [5] [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "John Stephenson | Hatters Heritage".
  2. ^ a b c "Season preview 1927-28: Durham City F.C. (Athletic News)". August 1927.
  3. ^ Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps. ISBN 1874427097
  4. ^ https://www.enfa.co.uk (subscription required)
  5. ^ "Print of Durham City AFC 1926/27".


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