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John Barr

1917 – 1977

Scottish footballer who played as a centre back

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Lived 1917 – 1977 (aged 59–60). John Barr was a British association football player.

John Millar Barr (9 September 1917 – 27 March 1997) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a centre back. Barr, born in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, began his career in the late 1930s with Third Lanark. Spending two years at Cathkin Park, Barr then signed for QPR on 24 May 1939. Barr's career was – like many players – interrupted by the onset of the Second World War, and he missed several years, primarily due to being held prisoner in Germany for four years.

Returning in the 1946–47 season with Queens Park Rangers, Barr was released in the summer of 1947. He returned to Scotland and worked as a tanner in the leather industry. He featured twice, playing a game apiece the following season for both Dunfermline Athletic and Dundee United. Although the progression of his playing career after leaving Tannadice is unknown, Barr returned to Loftus Road as a scout for QPR under manager Jack Taylor . In 1959 Taylor moved to Leeds United and Barr followed. After Taylor left Leeds Barr remained with new manager Don Revie's Leeds United in 1961.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1977, Paisley
Also known as
John Millar Barr

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Barr?

Scottish footballer who played as a centre back (1917-1977)

When was John Barr born?

John Barr was born on 9 September 1917 in Bridge of Weir.

When did John Barr die?

John Barr died in 1977 in Paisley.

What was John Barr's occupation?

John Barr was an association football player.

What nationality was John Barr?

John Barr was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Barr

· Wikidata: Q6220822

· DBpedia: John Barr (footballer, born 1917)

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