John Brodie (footballer, born 1862)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Brant Brodie | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1862 | ||
| Place of birth | Wightwick, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 February 1925 (aged 62) | ||
| Place of death | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1877–1891 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 42 | (22) |
| National team | |||
| 1889–1891 | England | 3 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
John Brant Brodie (30 August 1862 – 16 February 1925) was an English footballer who was a pivotal figure in the formative years of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Brodie attended St Luke's School in Blakenhall, and was a founding figure of the football club that became Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played in the club's first-ever FA Cup tie in 1883, scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Long Eaton Rangers, and first-ever Football League match in September 1888. He also captained the team in the 1889 FA Cup Final, where they lost 0-3 to league champions Preston North End.
Brodie won three England caps, making his debut on 2 March 1889, when he scored - as captain - in a 6-1 win over Ireland at Anfield. His other appearances were against Scotland and, again, Ireland.
He retired from playing in 1891 due to a knee injury and became headmaster of a Wolverhampton school. He later returned to Wolves as a director.
References
- Matthews, Tony (2006). The Legends of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 35. ISBN 1-85983-518-X.