John Illingworth

John Illingworth
Personal information
Full name John William Illingworth
Date of birth 3 September 1904
Place of birth Castleford, England
Date of death 1964
Playing position Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
?–? Castleford Town ? (?)
?–? Northfleet United ? (?)
1929–1934 Tottenham Hotspur 10 (0)
1935 Swansea City 1 (0)
?–? Barry Town ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

John William Illingworth (3 September 1904–1964) was an English professional footballer who played for Castleford Town, Northfleet United, Tottenham hotspur, Swansea City and Barry Town.[1]

Football career

Illingworth began his playing career at his local club Castleford Town before joining the Tottenham Hotspur "nursery" club Northfleet United.[2] In 1929 the right back signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he featured in 12 matches in all competitions for the Lilywhites between 1929–34.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane, Illingworth had a spell at Swansea City and finally Barry Town.

References

  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 135. ISBN 1899468633. 
  2. ^ Kent's nursery clubs Retrieved 1 June 2009
  3. ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 1 June 2009