About John Richardson
Lived 1945 – 2017 (aged 71–72). John Richardson was an association football player.
John Richardson (20 April 1945 – January 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back, most notably for Derby County.
Career Richardson started out as an apprentice at Derby County before signing his first professional contract in April 1962, around his 17th birthday.
He made his senior Derby debut in 5–0 defeat to Southampton on 1 May 1963. Richardson would play a part in Derby's 1968–69 Second Division title victory under Brian Clough, however by this time his appearances in the first team were limited Richardson would make his final appearance for Derby in 2–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on 7 April 1971. Richardson made 133 total appearances for Derby scoring 5 goals in his time at the club. He would later end his footballing career at Kings Lynn.
Death Richardson died in January 2017 at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 71. This was announced by former club Derby County.
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Who was John Richardson?
English footballer (1945–2017)
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John Richardson was born on 20 April 1945.
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John Richardson died in 2017.
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John Richardson was an association football player.
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· DBpedia: John Richardson (footballer, born 1945)
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