John Powell (footballer, born 1936)

Brian John Edward Powell (10 March 1936 – 25 December 2017), known as John Powell, was an English semi-professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for York City and in non-League football for White Rose, Cliftonville, Scarborough, Goole Town and Boston United.[1][3]

For the English goalkeeper, see John Powell (footballer, born 1892).

John Powell
Personal information
Full name Brian John Edward Powell[1]
Date of birth (1936-03-10) 10 March 1936[1]
Place of birth York, England[1]
Date of death 25 December 2017(2017-12-25) (aged 81)[2]
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[3]
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
White Rose
0000–1955 Cliftonville
1955–1960 York City 27 (5)
1960–1963 Scarborough 157 (64)
1963–1969 Goole Town
1969– Boston United
Total 27 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 499. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. Flett, David (6 January 2018). "York City promotion ace John Powell dies aged 81". York Press. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  3. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.


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