About John Neilson
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 66). John Neilson was a British association football player.
John Crane Neilson (2 August 1921 – 24 March 1988) was a Scottish professional footballer. He was a centre forward.
Neilson played for Clyde, Bradford City, where he was the club's top goal-scorer in 1947–48 before he left after just five games the following season, and Wrexham.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Neilson?
Scottish footballer (1921-1988)
When was John Neilson born?
John Neilson was born on 2 August 1921 in Hamilton.
When did John Neilson die?
John Neilson died on 24 March 1988 in Surrey.
What was John Neilson's occupation?
John Neilson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Neilson?
John Neilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Neilson (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Neilson. https://biography.guide/john-neilson/
MLA: "John Neilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-neilson/.
Chicago: "John Neilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-neilson/.
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