About John January
Lived 1882 – 1917 (aged 35). John January was an American association football player.
John Hartnett January (March 6, 1882 – December 1, 1917) was an American amateur soccer player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
In 1904 he was a member of the Christian Brothers College team, which won the silver medal in the soccer tournament. He played all four matches as a defender. His younger brothers Charles and Thomas were also members of a silver medal-winning team.
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Who was John January?
American soccer player (1882-1917)
When was John January born?
John January was born on 6 March 1882 in St. Louis.
When did John January die?
John January died on 1 December 1917 in St. Louis.
What was John January's occupation?
John January was an association football player.
What nationality was John January?
John January was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John January. https://biography.guide/john-january/
MLA: "John January." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-january/.
Chicago: "John January." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-january/.
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