John Ford (footballer, born 1893)

John Ford
Personal information
Full name John Ford[1]
Date of birth 1893
Place of birth Wishaw, Scotland
Date of death 3 May 1917 (aged 23–24)[2]
Place of death Pas-de-Calais, France[2]
Playing position Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
Bellshill Athletic
1913–1914 Preston North End 43 (4)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

John Ford (1893–3 May 1917) was a Scottish professional football outside right who played in the Football League for Preston North End.[1]

Personal life

Ford served as a private in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the First World War and was killed in France on 3 May 1917.[2] He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 101. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "CWGC - Casualty Details". www.cwgc.org. Retrieved 2016-01-08.


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