About John Pearson
Lived 1896 – 1979 (aged 83). John Pearson was a British association football player.
John Cecil Pearson (14 March 1896 – December 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Burnley, Brentford and Grimsby Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Pearson?
English footballer (1896-1979)
When was John Pearson born?
John Pearson was born on 14 March 1896 in Dudley.
When did John Pearson die?
John Pearson died on 23 November 1979 in Wolverhampton.
What was John Pearson's occupation?
John Pearson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Pearson?
John Pearson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Pearson (footballer, born 1896)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pearson. https://biography.guide/john-pearson-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Pearson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-pearson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Pearson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-pearson-association-football-player/.
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