About John Wood
Lived 1880 – 1916 (aged 35–36). John Wood was a British association football player.
John Wood (1880–1916) was a professional footballer who played for Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle, Huddersfield Town and Aberdeen. He enlisted in the 1st Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War and died during the Battle of the Somme.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wood?
professional English footballer (1880-1916)
When was John Wood born?
John Wood was born in 1880 in West Kirby.
When did John Wood die?
John Wood died in 1916.
What was John Wood's occupation?
John Wood was an association football player.
What nationality was John Wood?
John Wood was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wood (footballer, born 1880)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wood. https://biography.guide/john-wood-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Wood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wood-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wood-association-football-player/.
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