John Mitten (born 30 March 1941) is an English former sportsman who played both football and cricket during the 1950s, '60s and '70s.
| John Mitten | |
| Birth Date: | 30 March 1941 |
| Birth Place: | Manchester, England |
| Position: | Left winger |
| Years1: | 1957–1958 |
| Caps1: | 3 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1958–1961 |
| Caps2: | 9 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 1961–1963 |
| Caps3: | 12 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1963–1967 |
| Caps4: | 36 |
| Goals4: | 5 |
| Years5: | 1967–1968 |
| Caps5: | 43 |
| Goals5: | 8 |
| Years6: | 1968–1971 |
| Clubs6: | Exeter City |
| Caps6: | 100 |
| Goals6: | 17 |
| Clubs7: | Bath City |
| Totalcaps: | 203 |
| Totalgoals: | 33 |
| Managerclubs1: | Tiverton Town |
| Managerclubs2: | Sidmouth Town |
Born in Manchester, Mitten played as a left winger for Mansfield Town, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Coventry City, Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City, Bath City and Trowbridge Town, making 203 appearances in the Football League.[1] [2] After retiring as a player, Mitten became a manager, and was in charge of Tiverton Town and Sidmouth Town.[3]
He is the son of fellow footballer Charlie Mitten.[2]
He was active from 1958 to 1963 for Leicestershire. He appeared in 14 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who kept wicket. He scored 259 runs with a highest score of 50 and completed 23 catches.[4]