John Pearson (footballer, born 1896) explained

John Pearson
Fullname:John Cecil Pearson
Birth Date:14 March 1896
Birth Place:Dudley, England
Death Place:Wolverhampton, England
Height:[1]
Position:Full back
Years2:–1921
Years3:1921–1923
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:1923–1924
Caps4:26
Goals4:0
Years5:1924–1926
Caps5:5
Goals5:0

John Cecil Pearson (14 March 1896 – December 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Burnley, Brentford and Grimsby Town.[2] [3] [4]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford1923–24Third Division South26040300
Career Total26040300

Notes and References

  1. News: First Division prospects. Burnley . Centaurus . Athletic News . Manchester . 22 August 1921 . 5.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2012 . Tony Brown . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 228.
  3. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . Brentford FC . 1989 . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 367.
  4. Web site: The Football Association – Season 1920–21 – List Of Professionals Registered During The 1920–21 Season . 8 January 2021 . Sky is Blue – The Chesterfield FC history resource.