John Burton (footballer born 1863)

John Burton
Personal information
Full name John Henry Burton
Date of birth 18 September 1863(1863-09-18)
Place of birth Birmingham, England
Date of death April 1914 (aged 50)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Playing position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
– Handsworth Victoria ? (?)
– Aston Park Unity ? (0)
1885–1893 Aston Villa 28 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

John Henry Burton (18 September 1863 – April 1914) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa.[1][2]

Burton was born in the Handsworth district of Birmingham. A defender, he played for Aston Villa from 1885 to 1893 when a knee injury forced his retirement. He played for the club in the 1887 FA Cup Final.[3]

He died in Hockley, Birmingham, in 1914 at the age of 50.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Burton, John Henry". Aston Villa Player Database. Jörn Mårtensson. http://www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com/205.html. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 44. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6. 
  3. ^ "1887 FA Cup Final". Sporting Chronicle. http://www.sportingchronicle.com/FACUP/1887.html. Retrieved 5 May 2009.