About John Sharp
Lived 1885 – 1965 (aged 79–80). John Sharp was a British association football player.
John Harold Sharp MC (1885–1965) was a Scottish professional football forward who played in the Scottish League for Hibernian and St Bernard's.
Personal life After the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Sharp enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sharp?
British association football player
When was John Sharp born?
John Sharp was born in 1885 in Scotland.
When did John Sharp die?
John Sharp died in 1965 in Leith.
What was John Sharp's occupation?
John Sharp was an association football player.
What nationality was John Sharp?
John Sharp was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sharp (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sharp. https://biography.guide/john-sharp-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Sharp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sharp-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Sharp." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sharp-association-football-player/.
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