About John Hargreaves
Lived 1860 – 1903 (aged 42). John Hargreaves was a British association football player.
John Hargreaves (13 December 1860 – 13 January 1903) was an English international footballer who played as a winger.
Career Hargreaves was born in Blackburn, the son of the city coroner, and attended Malvern College where he began playing football. He played for Blackburn Rovers between 1878 and 1884, playing in their FA Cup win in 1884 as well as taking a runner-up spot in the 1882 final. He made two appearances for England in 1881. England lost both games.
He worked as a solicitor from 1884.
His older brother was fellow Blackburn Rovers and England player Fred Hargreaves.
He died at Wilpshire, near Blackburn, on 13 January 1903, aged 42.
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Who was John Hargreaves?
English footballer (1860–1903)
When was John Hargreaves born?
John Hargreaves was born on 13 December 1860 in Blackburn.
When did John Hargreaves die?
John Hargreaves died on 13 January 1903.
What was John Hargreaves's occupation?
John Hargreaves was an association football player.
What nationality was John Hargreaves?
John Hargreaves was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hargreaves (footballer)
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