About John Hodgkinson
Lived 1871 – 1944 (aged 72–73). John Hodgkinson was a British association football player.
John Hodgkinson (1871–1944) was an English professional footballer who played at half-back for Southampton and New Brompton in the 1890s.
Football career Hodgkinson was born in Tunstall, Staffordshire and was playing for his local side when he was spotted by a scout from Southern League Southampton.
After a successful trial, Saints' trainer, Bill Dawson, nicknamed him "Ironside", as his short cropped hair and rolled-up sleeves gave him a tough image, which he maintained throughout his time with the Saints.
In the close-season, Southampton recruited the experienced Bob Petrie and Hodgkinson was released, joining fellow Southern League team, New Brompton.
Honours Southampton Southern League champions: 1896–97
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Who was John Hodgkinson?
English footballer (1871-1944)
When was John Hodgkinson born?
John Hodgkinson was born in 1871 in Tunstall.
When did John Hodgkinson die?
John Hodgkinson died in 1944 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was John Hodgkinson's occupation?
John Hodgkinson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Hodgkinson?
John Hodgkinson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hodgkinson (footballer, born 1871)
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