| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Groves | ||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Derby, England | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1950–1953 | Luton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1953–1963 | Luton Town | 218 | (16) |
| 1963–1965 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | 54 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John Groves (born 16 September 1933) is an English former professional footballer best known as a player for Luton Town.
He is the son of former Halifax, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County and Portsmouth forward, Arthur Groves.
Born in Langwith, Groves signed for Luton Town in 1950, just after his 17th birthday. After making his debut during the 1953–54 season, Groves made 251 appearances for the club over ten seasons, including an appearance in the 1959 FA Cup Final, before signing for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1963. Groves ended his career with 54 league matches for Bournemouth & Boscombe.[1]