About John Murray
Lived 1927 – 1988 (aged 60–61). John Murray was a British association football player.
John George Murray (25 July 1927 – April 1988) was an English footballer who played as a left back.
Career Murray began his senior career with Chelmsford City in 1948. In 1949, Murray joined Leyton Orient. After failing to make an appearance for the club, Murray signed for Sittingbourne. In 1951, Murray signed for Gillingham, making four Football League appearances for the club in the 1951–52 Third Division South. After leaving Gillingham, Murray joined Betteshanger Colliery Welfare.
Death John Murray died in Fulham in April 1988, at the age of 60.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Murray?
former English footballer
When was John Murray born?
John Murray was born on 15 July 1927 in Lambeth.
When did John Murray die?
John Murray died in 1988 in Fulham.
What was John Murray's occupation?
John Murray was an association football player.
What nationality was John Murray?
John Murray was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Murray (footballer, born 1927)
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