About John Dillon
Lived 1942 – 2019 (aged 76). John Dillon was a British association football player.
John Dillon (9 November 1942 – 11 August 2019 ) was a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a winger for Sunderland, Brighton & Hove Albion and Crewe Alexandra in the English Football League and for Albion Rovers, Queen of the South, Stranraer and Hamilton Academical in the Scottish League. He began his career with junior club Bellshill Athletic and later played for Ashfield.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dillon?
association football player (1942-2019)
When was John Dillon born?
John Dillon was born on 9 November 1942 in Coatbridge.
When did John Dillon die?
John Dillon died on 11 August 2019.
What was John Dillon's occupation?
John Dillon was an association football player.
What nationality was John Dillon?
John Dillon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dillon (footballer, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dillon. https://biography.guide/john-dillon-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Dillon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dillon-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Dillon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dillon-association-football-player/.
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