About John Powell
Lived 1892 – 1961 (aged 68). John Powell was an association football player.
John Powell (3 June 1892 – 7 February 1961) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Port Vale and Nottingham Forest.
Career Powell joined Port Vale in 1911 and made his debut in a 1–0 defeat at Lincoln City in a Central League match on 25 December 1911. He remained as the club's back-up goalkeeper for the next three seasons.
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Who was John Powell?
association football player (1892-1961)
When was John Powell born?
John Powell was born on 3 June 1892 in Burslem.
When did John Powell die?
John Powell died on 7 February 1961 in Chesterton.
What was John Powell's occupation?
John Powell was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Powell (footballer, born 1892)
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