About John Mitchell
Lived 1861 – 1938 (aged 76–77). John Mitchell was a British association football player.
John Mitchell was a footballer who played as a full-back with Doncaster Rovers, Newton Heath LYR and Bolton Wanderers in the late 19th century. He played in Doncaster's first match in 1879, and for Bolton on the first day of the inaugural season of The Football League in 1888. He was born in Doncaster, probably in 1861, and died on 22 July 1938, also in Doncaster, from burns sustained at his home.
Career Mitchell played at left-back in the first match Doncaster Rovers played under that name, at Rawmarsh on 3 October 1879.
He returned to Newton Heath in October 1888,
Honours
Club Newton Heath LYR Manchester Cup: 1885–86, 1887–88, 1888–89, 1889–90
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mitchell?
British footballer in the 19th century
When was John Mitchell born?
John Mitchell was born in 1861.
When did John Mitchell die?
John Mitchell died in 1938.
What was John Mitchell's occupation?
John Mitchell was an association football player.
What nationality was John Mitchell?
John Mitchell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mitchell (footballer, died 1938)
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