About John Dryden
Lived 1908 – 1975 (aged 66–67). John Dryden was a British association football player.
John R. Dryden (21 August 1908 – 1975) was an English professional association footballer who played as a winger for a number of Football League clubs in the 1930s before his career was interrupted by the Second World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dryden?
English footballer (1908-1975)
When was John Dryden born?
John Dryden was born on 21 August 1908 in Broomhill.
When did John Dryden die?
John Dryden died in 1975.
What was John Dryden's occupation?
John Dryden was an association football player.
What nationality was John Dryden?
John Dryden was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dryden. https://biography.guide/john-dryden-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Dryden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dryden-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Dryden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dryden-association-football-player/.
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