About John Gregson
Lived 1939 – 2025 (aged 85). John Gregson was a British association football player.
John Gregson (17 May 1939 – 27 April 2025) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger for several clubs in the Football League. Having to retire through injury, a testimonial match was played between a Cambridge 11 and a full strength Ipswich Town, managed by the late Bobby Robson. Gregson died on 27 April 2025, at the age of 85.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gregson?
English footballer (born 1939)
When was John Gregson born?
John Gregson was born on 17 May 1939 in Skelmersdale.
When did John Gregson die?
John Gregson died on 27 April 2025.
What was John Gregson's occupation?
John Gregson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Gregson?
John Gregson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gregson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gregson. https://biography.guide/john-gregson-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Gregson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gregson-association-football-player/.
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