About John Shirley
Lived 1902 – 1968 (aged 65–66). John Shirley was a British association football player.
Career Shirley was born in Crewe and began his career with non-league Whitchurch before joining league Stoke City in 1927. Cheshire League
1932–33 Cheshire League
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Shirley?
English footballer (1902-1968)
When was John Shirley born?
John Shirley was born in 1902 in Crewe.
When did John Shirley die?
John Shirley died in 1968.
What was John Shirley's occupation?
John Shirley was an association football player.
What nationality was John Shirley?
John Shirley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Shirley (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shirley. https://biography.guide/john-shirley-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Shirley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shirley-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Shirley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-shirley-association-football-player/.
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