About John Denby
Lived 1892 – 1977 (aged 85). John Denby was a British association football player.
James Denby (6 July 1892 – 14 October 1977)
Playing alongside Bert Lee and Jim McAlpine, he became an integral part of the team's defence up to the suspension of football in 1915. According to Holley & Chalk's "The Alphabet of the Saints", Denby was "a strong, reliable player (who) played in all three half-back positions with equal merit and was the team's defensive pivot."
His steady influence had a considerable effect on team performances and an improvement in their defensive play. He continued to give the club sterling service up to the outbreak of World War I when he retired from professional football.
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Who was John Denby?
English footballer (1892-1977)
When was John Denby born?
John Denby was born on 6 July 1892 in Sutton in Ashfield.
When did John Denby die?
John Denby died on 14 October 1977.
What was John Denby's occupation?
John Denby was an association football player.
What nationality was John Denby?
John Denby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Denby. https://biography.guide/john-denby-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Denby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-denby-association-football-player/.
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