John Sewell
English footballer and manager (born 1936)
About John Sewell
Lived 1936 – 2021 (aged 85). John Sewell was a British association football player and association football coach.
John David Sewell (7 July 1936 – 19 November 2021) was an English professional footballer who had a long career in the Football League, before continuing as player and coach in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Duke" for his good dress sense, Sewell also had the distinction of never having been booked during his English playing career and only once throughout his entire playing career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sewell?
English footballer and manager (born 1936)
When was John Sewell born?
John Sewell was born on 7 July 1936 in Brockley.
When did John Sewell die?
John Sewell died on 21 November 2021 in Sequim.
What was John Sewell's occupation?
John Sewell was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Sewell?
John Sewell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sewell (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sewell. https://biography.guide/john-sewell-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Sewell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sewell-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Sewell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sewell-association-football-player/.
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