John Burton (footballer, born 1875) explained

Jack Burton
Fullname:John Henry Burton
Birth Date:13 August 1875
Birth Place:Derby, Derbyshire
Death Place:Derby, Derbyshire
Clubs1:Derby St. Andrews
Years2:1896
Clubs2:Derby County
Years3:1899
Clubs3:Chatham Town
Years4:1900–1905
Clubs4:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps4:30
Goals4:2
Years5:1906
Clubs5:Preston North End
Years6:1908
Clubs6:West Ham United

John Henry Burton (13 August 1875 – 13 May 1949) was an English footballer who played for Derby County, Tottenham Hotspur, Preston North End and West Ham United.

Career

Born in Derby, Burton started his career with the local clubs before moving to Chatham Town. When Chatham where removed from the Southern League he quit the club and joined Tottenham Hotspur during the 1900–01 season.[1] Burton made his debut in the second half of the season in the Southern League away game against Gravesend United which Tottenham lost 2–1.[1] [2] After five season with Tottenham he left the club for Preston North End and finished his career at West Ham United.[1]

His brother Oliver Burton also played for Tottenham.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Spurs Alphabet . 9780954043421 . 1 April 2022 . Goodwin . Bob . 2017 .
  2. Book: Tottenham Hotspur The Official Illustrated History 1882-1995 . Phil Soar . Hamlyn . 235.