About John Groves
Lived 1933 – 2017 (aged 83). John Groves was a British association football player.
John Groves (16 September 1933 – 26 June 2017) was an English professional footballer best known as a player for Luton Town.
Personal life He was the son of former Halifax Town, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County and Portsmouth forward, Arthur Groves and uncle of darts player Laurence Ryder.
Career
Born in Langwith, Derbyshire, Groves signed for Luton Town in 1949 and turned professional on his 17th birthday. After making his debut during the 1953–54 season, Groves made 251 appearances for the club over ten seasons, including an appearance in the 1959 FA Cup Final, before signing for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic in 1963. Groves ended his career with 54 league matches for Bournemouth & Boscombe.
Honours Luton Town FA Cup runner-up: 1958–59
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Groves?
English footballer (1933-2017)
When was John Groves born?
John Groves was born on 16 September 1933 in Derby.
When did John Groves die?
John Groves died on 26 June 2017.
What was John Groves's occupation?
John Groves was an association football player.
What nationality was John Groves?
John Groves was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Groves (footballer)
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