John Mahon (born 8 December 1911 – 1993) was a professional footballer who played at outside-right. Born in Gillingham, Kent, he played professionally for Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town and York City. During World War II he appeared as a guest player for Aldershot, Bradford City, Chelsea, Halifax Town, Leeds United, Millwall, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Torquay United and West Ham United.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Mahon | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Gillingham, Kent, England | ||
| Date of death | 1993 (aged 81–82) | ||
| Place of death | Hull, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside-right | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New Brompton Excelsior | |||
| Doncaster Grammar School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1929 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 1929–1935 | Leeds United | 78 | (20) |
| 1935–1938 | West Bromwich Albion | 113 | (39) |
| 1938–1939 | Huddersfield Town | 5 | (0) |
| 1945–1946 | York City | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1946–1949 | IF Elfsborg | ||
| 1949−1953 | IFK Göteborg[2] | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "West Bromwich Albion. Directors rely on reserves". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. iv – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Statistik".
- ^ Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 149–150. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Tony Brown. p. 175. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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