About John Geggus
Lived 1889 – 1951 (aged 62). John Geggus was an association football player.
John Geggus (26 November 1889 — 2 December 1951) was a footballer who played as goalkeeper for Custom House, West Ham United and Gravesend United.
Club career Geggus played 31 times for West Ham United in the Southern League, keeping nine clean sheets in total. Geggus' departure from West Ham was marred by his refusal to continue the game against Leyton on 9 April 1912 after being on the receiving end of disparaging comments from the West Ham support. Geggus' place was taken by Joseph Hughes and Geggus played only once more for West Ham.
Personal life Geggus is the paternal grandfather of Cockney Rejects vocalist Jeff Turner.
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Who was John Geggus?
association football player (1889-1951)
When was John Geggus born?
John Geggus was born on 26 November 1889 in West Ham.
When did John Geggus die?
John Geggus died on 2 December 1951 in Greenwich.
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John Geggus was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Geggus. https://biography.guide/john-geggus/
MLA: "John Geggus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-geggus/.
Chicago: "John Geggus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-geggus/.
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