John Illingworth | |
Fullname: | John William Illingworth |
Birth Date: | 3 September 1904 |
Birth Place: | Castleford, England |
Position: | Right back |
Years3: | 1929–1934 |
Years4: | 1935 |
Clubs5: | Barry Town |
Caps3: | 10 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Caps4: | 1 |
Goals4: | 0 |
John William Illingworth (3 September 1904 – 1964) was an English professional footballer who played for Castleford Town, Northfleet United, Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City and Barry Town.[1]
Illingworth began his playing career at his local club Castleford Town before joining the Tottenham Hotspur "nursery" club Northfleet United.[2] In 1929 the right back signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he featured in 12 matches in all competitions for the Lilywhites between 1929 and 1934.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane, Illingworth had a spell at Swansea City and finally Barry Town.