About John Hanlon
Lived 1892 – 1976 (aged 83–84). John Hanlon was a British military personnel and association football player.
John Hanlon (1892–1976) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside right.
Early life John Hanlon was born in 1892 in Addiewell, West Calder, Scotland to Irish parents, George Hanlon but only played in one Scottish Football League match his speciality being middle-distance running and particularly the half mile, recording a 1min 55sec time in a meeting at Shawfield Stadium in 1922. He won multiple track events with his regiment (Royal Scots) in a post-war Rhine Army Sports Championship in 1919; during the conflict itself, he was employed as a dispatch runner.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hanlon?
Scottish footballer (1892-1976)
When was John Hanlon born?
John Hanlon was born in 1892 in Addiewell.
When did John Hanlon die?
John Hanlon died in 1976 in West Calder.
What was John Hanlon's occupation?
John Hanlon was a military personnel and association football player.
What nationality was John Hanlon?
John Hanlon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hanlon (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hanlon. https://biography.guide/john-hanlon-military-personnel/
MLA: "John Hanlon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hanlon-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "John Hanlon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-hanlon-military-personnel/.
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