John Wood
English footballer-manager-referee
About John Wood
Lived 1884 – 1959 (aged 74–75). John Wood was a British association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
John W. Wood (1884–1959) was an English association football player, referee and coach who was briefly head coach of the United States men's national soccer team. He was born in Nottingham, England. Upon emigrating to the US, Wood played for several teams on the east coast. He later became the soccer coach at Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Illinois.
Wood led the American team at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame that same year. Former head coach Walter Giesler served as manager for the 1952 squad. The team played one game at those games, losing a qualifier to Italy 8–0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wood?
English footballer-manager-referee (1884–1959)
When was John Wood born?
John Wood was born in 1884 in Nottingham.
When did John Wood die?
John Wood died in 1959 in Nashville.
What was John Wood's occupation?
John Wood was an association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
What nationality was John Wood?
John Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wood (footballer, born 1884)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wood. https://biography.guide/john-wood-association-football-player-1884/
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