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John Thomas Archer Woods

1875 – 1954

English footballer (-1954)

Cricketer Association football player
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About John Thomas Archer Woods

Lived 1875 – 1954 (aged 78–79). John Thomas Archer Woods was a British cricketer and association football player.

John Thomas Archer Wood ( – 1954) was an English footballer who played right wing for Old Castle Swifts before joining Thames Ironworks, the team that became West Ham United, in their very first season of 1895–96. Woods is featured in Thames Ironworks' very first team photograph in 1895. John Woods was also the cousin of champion jockey Fred Archer.

Wood was born in Canning Town around 1872 to James William Wood and Ann Archer and baptised in June 1875.

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Important facts

Born
1875
Birth century
19th century
Died
1954
Occupation
Cricketer, association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Thomas Archer Woods?

English footballer (-1954)

When was John Thomas Archer Woods born?

John Thomas Archer Woods was born in 1875.

When did John Thomas Archer Woods die?

John Thomas Archer Woods died in 1954.

What was John Thomas Archer Woods's occupation?

John Thomas Archer Woods was a cricketer and association football player.

What nationality was John Thomas Archer Woods?

John Thomas Archer Woods was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Thomas Archer Woods

· Wikidata: Q6260521

· DBpedia: John Thomas Archer Wood

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