About John Grant
Lived 1891 – 1974 (aged 82–83). John Grant was a British association football player.
John Wylie Grant (1891 – after 1915) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward throughout Europe in the early part of the twentieth century.
Career Born in London, Grant played in Ireland for Cliftonville, in Sweden, in England for Southport Central and Woolwich Arsenal, and in Italy for Genoa. At Arsenal, Grant scored 3 goals in 4 games in the Football League.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Grant?
English footballer (1891-1974)
When was John Grant born?
John Grant was born on 19 December 1891 in London.
When did John Grant die?
John Grant died in 1974 in London Borough of Merton.
What was John Grant's occupation?
John Grant was an association football player.
What nationality was John Grant?
John Grant was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Grant (footballer, born 1891)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Grant. https://biography.guide/john-grant-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Grant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-grant-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Grant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-grant-association-football-player/.
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