About John Anderson
Lived 1915 – 1987 (aged 71–72). John Anderson was a British association football player.
John Curr Anderson (8 May 1915 – February 1987) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a centre forward. The summit of his career was scoring one of the goals for Portsmouth in their 4–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1939 FA Cup Final.
He was the second John Anderson to play for Portsmouth, the first having joined the club in 1903.
Honours Portsmouth FA Cup: 1938–39
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Anderson?
English footballer (1915-1987)
When was John Anderson born?
John Anderson was born on 8 May 1915 in Dundee.
When did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died in 1987 in Portsmouth.
What was John Anderson's occupation?
John Anderson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Anderson?
John Anderson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Anderson (footballer, born 1915)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Anderson. https://biography.guide/john-anderson-association-football-player-1915/
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