John Ackroyd (footballer, born 1895)

John William Ackroyd (1895–1967)[2] was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Exeter City,[3] Grimsby Town and Rotherham County. He also played for Halifax Town and Scunthorpe & Lindsey United. He was born in Rotherham, England.[4]

John Ackroyd
Personal information
Full name John William Ackroyd
Date of birth 8 May 1895
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Date of death July 1967
Place of death San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Halifax Town
1919 Rotherham County 1 (0)
Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
1922−1923 Exeter City 30 (0)
1923− Grimsby Town 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "Optimists of the North. Grimsby Town". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
  2. "The Grecian Archive - Jack Ackroyd". grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  3. "Jack Ackroyd - Playing Record". Swindon-Town.co.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
  4. Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.


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