About John Oldfield
Lived 1943 – 2002 (aged 59). John Oldfield was an Irish association football player.
John Stephen Oldfield (born 19 August 1943) is a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City.
John Oldfield was a keeper who set a record by saving penalties in successive games against Arsenal and Liverpool more than 40 years ago.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Oldfield?
Irish footballer (1943-2002)
When was John Oldfield born?
John Oldfield was born on 19 August 1943 in Leeds.
When did John Oldfield die?
John Oldfield died on 1 October 2002 in Leeds.
What was John Oldfield's occupation?
John Oldfield was an association football player.
What nationality was John Oldfield?
John Oldfield was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Oldfield (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Oldfield. https://biography.guide/john-oldfield/
MLA: "John Oldfield." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-oldfield/.
Chicago: "John Oldfield." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-oldfield/.
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