About John Sparrow
Born 1957. John Sparrow is an association football player.
John Paul Sparrow (born 3 June 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He made his debut at the age of sixteen, in a 3–0 win over Burnley. Unable to ever tie down a first-team position, he was loaned to Millwall in 1979, and eventually sold to Exeter City in 1981 for £10,000. After two years with Exeter City, he moved to Sutton United.
Following his retirement, Sparrow went on to run The Oxford Arms in Hanworth Middlesex
Personal life He was the older brother of fellow professional footballer Brian Sparrow.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Sparrow's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Sparrow's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Sparrow?
English footballer
When was John Sparrow born?
John Sparrow was born on 3 June 1957 in Bethnal Green.
What is John Sparrow's occupation?
John Sparrow is an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sparrow (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sparrow. https://biography.guide/john-sparrow-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Sparrow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sparrow-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Sparrow." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sparrow-association-football-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC