John Anderson
English football player, senior career 1946-1955
About John Anderson
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84). John Anderson was a British association football player.
John Anderson (11 October 1921 – 8 August 2006) was an English football player, whose career started in 1946.
Anderson was born in Salford, Lancashire. He played as a midfielder for Manchester United, and helped the club win the FA Cup in 1948 with a goal against Blackpool in the final, a match that is still widely regarded as one of the finest games ever played at Wembley Stadium. Manchester United won 4–2 and this was the first of Stanley Matthews' three cup final appearances for Blackpool. Anderson was transferred to Nottingham Forest in October 1949 before transferring to Peterborough United, where upon retiring from playing professional football he was recruited to Posh's backroom staff as trainer/coach. His firstborn son John Anderson and family still live in Peterborough although his other siblings all relocated in Manchester.
He died in August 2006, at age 84.
Honours
As a player Manchester United FA Cup: 1947–48
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Anderson?
English football player, senior career 1946-1955
When was John Anderson born?
John Anderson was born on 11 October 1921 in Salford.
When did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died on 8 August 2006 in England.
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 1921)
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