About Johnny Carroll
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77–78). Johnny Carroll was an Irish association football player.
John Peter Carroll (28 May 1924 – 17 October 2001) was an Irish footballer who played as a centre-forward for Limerick, West Ham United and Corby Town.
Footballing career Carroll played for Limerick before signing for West Ham in 1948 along with his fellow countrymen, Danny McGowan and Fred Kearns. He made his debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 30 August 1948. Carroll played only five times in his West Ham career in all competitions without scoring. In 1949 he moved to Corby Town.
Personal life and death Carroll was born in Limerick, Ireland on 28 May 1924. He died in Limerick on 17 October 2001, at the age of 77.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Carroll?
Irish association football player
When was Johnny Carroll born?
Johnny Carroll was born on 11 May 1923 in Limerick.
When did Johnny Carroll die?
Johnny Carroll died in 2001.
What was Johnny Carroll's occupation?
Johnny Carroll was an association football player.
What nationality was Johnny Carroll?
Johnny Carroll was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Carroll (association footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Carroll. https://biography.guide/johnny-carroll-association-football-player/
MLA: "Johnny Carroll." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-carroll-association-football-player/.
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