About John Cox
Lived 1870 – 1957 (aged 86–87). John Cox was a British association football player.
John Davies Cox (born 31 December 1870) was an English international footballer, who played as a right half.
Career Born in Spondon, Cox played professionally for Derby County, and earned one cap for England in 1892.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cox?
English footballer (1870–1957)
When was John Cox born?
John Cox was born on 31 December 1870 in Spondon.
When did John Cox die?
John Cox died in 1957.
What was John Cox's occupation?
John Cox was an association football player.
What nationality was John Cox?
John Cox was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cox (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cox. https://biography.guide/john-cox-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cox-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-cox-association-football-player/.
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