About John Ballagher
Born 1936. John Ballagher is a British association football player.
John Ballagher (born 21 March 1936) was an English footballer. He played professionally for Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster Rovers and Gillingham between 1957 and 1964, making a total of 85 Football League appearances.
Career An inside-forward, he joined Sheffield Wednesday in 1956 from Stalybridge Celtic but was unable to command a first-team place, largely because of the consistency of Keith Ellis and in February 1961 he was allowed to join Doncaster Rovers in a deal which brought John Meredith to Sheffield. In 1962 Ballagher was transferred to Gillingham.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Ballagher's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Ballagher's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Ballagher?
English footballer (born 1936)
When was John Ballagher born?
John Ballagher was born on 21 March 1936.
What is John Ballagher's occupation?
John Ballagher is an association football player.
What nationality is John Ballagher?
John Ballagher is British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ballagher. https://biography.guide/john-ballagher/
MLA: "John Ballagher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ballagher/.
Chicago: "John Ballagher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ballagher/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC