About John Brookes
Born 1943. John Brookes is a British association football player.
John Vincent Brookes (born 18 October 1943) is an English former footballer who played as a forward.
Career Brookes began his career with Sheffield United, before joining Sheffield Wednesday in 1964. After not making a league appearance for the club, he joined Southport in 1965, making 14 appearances in the Football League and scoring 5 goals. while also having brief stints in the United States with the Boston Shamrock Rovers in 1967 and the Cleveland Stokers of the North American Soccer League in 1968. He spent the 1970–71 season with Stockport County before transferring to Matlock Town. He played for Matlock Town through at least the 1975–76 season, and later also appeared for Worksop Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Brookes?
English footballer (born 1943)
When was John Brookes born?
John Brookes was born on 18 October 1943 in Staveley.
What is John Brookes's occupation?
John Brookes is an association football player.
What nationality is John Brookes?
John Brookes is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Brookes (footballer, born 1943)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Brookes. https://biography.guide/john-brookes-association-football-player/
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