John Grimwood Explained

John Grimwood
Fullname:John Barton Grimwood
Birth Date:25 October 1898
Birth Place:Marsden, South Shields, England
Death Place:Childswickham, Worcestershire, England
Height:[1]
Position:Half-back
Years1:–1919
Years2:1919–1927
Caps2:196
Goals2:8
Years3:1927
Clubs3:Aldershot Town
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:1927–1928
Clubs4:Blackpool
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:1928–1932
Clubs5:Altrincham
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Years6:1932–?
Clubs6:Taylor Bros.

John Barton Grimwood (25 October 1898 – 1977) was an English footballer who played as a half-back. He joined Manchester United in May 1919, and made his debut for the club in the first Manchester derby on 11 October 1919, as a replacement for Lal Hilditch, who was away on international duty. Able to play in all three half-back positions, he was a utility player for the club. He helped United gain promotion to the First Division in the 1924-25 season. However, he suffered a knee injury for most of the next season, and needed to undergo an operation. In 1925-26, he played at centre-half regularly, sharing the position with Frank Barson. After scoring eight goals in 205 appearances for United, he left the club for Aldershot Town in June 1927. He later joined Blackpool and Altrincham.

Personal life

Grimwood was born in Marsden, South Shields. Following retirement, he ran an ice cream shop in Davyhulme.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. News: First Division prospects. Manchester United . Jacques . Athletic News . Manchester . 22 August 1921 . 5.
  2. Web site: Altrincham FC Legends .