About John Ingham
Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 77). John Ingham was a British association football player.
Career
Ingham started his career with non-league Wallsend St. Lukes and signed amateur forms for Gateshead when he was aged 14, in 1938. He played for Gateshead reserves and Newburn before signing for Gateshead in August 1947. He scored a total of 119 goals in 468 appearances in the league and FA Cup and DSP cups for Gateshead before moving on to non-league North Shields in 1958. He returned to Gateshead from 1961 to 1964, while Jack Fairbrother and Bobby Mitchell were managers. He played a further 58 games scoring 21 goals. His overall record of 526 games and 140 goals still stand.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ingham?
former professional footballer (1924-2002)
When was John Ingham born?
John Ingham was born on 18 October 1924 in Hebburn.
When did John Ingham die?
John Ingham died on 6 May 2002 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What was John Ingham's occupation?
John Ingham was an association football player.
What nationality was John Ingham?
John Ingham was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ingham (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ingham. https://biography.guide/john-ingham/
MLA: "John Ingham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ingham/.
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