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John Towers

1913 – 1979

English footballer

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Lived 1913 – 1979 (aged 65). John Towers was a British association football player.

John Towers (21 December 1913 – 3 January 1979) was an English footballer who scored 22 goals from 107 appearances in the Football League playing as an inside right or wing half for Darlington either side of the Second World War. A schoolteacher by profession, he played as an amateur.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Towers?

English footballer (1913-1979)

When was John Towers born?

John Towers was born on 21 December 1913 in Willington.

When did John Towers die?

John Towers died on 3 January 1979 in Middlesbrough.

What was John Towers's occupation?

John Towers was an association football player.

What nationality was John Towers?

John Towers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Towers

· Wikidata: Q16008804

· DBpedia: John Towers (footballer)

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