Michael Greenwood
English amateur footballer + British Olympian (born 1935)
About Michael Greenwood
Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 86). Michael Greenwood was a British association football player.
Michael Moore Greenwood (9 April 1935 – 25 April 2021) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career Greenwood, who played as an amateur for Bishop Auckland at the time, represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics, making one appearance in the tournament. He combined his football career with working as a PE teacher. He organises reunions for the surviving players of the 1960 Olympic squad.
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Who was Michael Greenwood?
English amateur footballer + British Olympian (born 1935)
When was Michael Greenwood born?
Michael Greenwood was born on 9 April 1935 in Barnsley.
When did Michael Greenwood die?
Michael Greenwood died on 25 April 2021.
What was Michael Greenwood's occupation?
Michael Greenwood was an association football player.
What nationality was Michael Greenwood?
Michael Greenwood was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Greenwood. https://biography.guide/michael-greenwood/
MLA: "Michael Greenwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-greenwood/.
Chicago: "Michael Greenwood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-greenwood/.
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