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John Illingworth (footballer)

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John Illingworth
Personal information
Full name John William Illingworth
Date of birth (1904-09-03)3 September 1904
Place of birth Castleford, England
Date of death 1964 (aged 59–60)
Position(s) 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
*Club domestic league appearances and 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

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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 and 1934.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane, Illingworth had a spell at Swansea City and finally Barry Town.

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. Soccerdata. p. 135. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. ^ Kent's nursery clubs Archived 3 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 1 June 2009
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine