John_Westwood_(footballer)

John Westwood (footballer)

John Westwood (footballer)

English footballer


John William "Bill" Westwood (1886–191?) was a professional association footballer, who played for Rotherham Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Denaby United and Bristol Rovers.[1]

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He played 98 times in the Southern League for Bristol Rovers before the First World War.[2]

He died serving in the First World War, while serving as a corporal.[3]

His grandson is World Darts Champion Dennis Priestley.[citation needed]


References

  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 276. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Byrne, Stephen; Jay, Mike (2003). Bristol Rovers Football Club - The Definitive History 1883-2003. Stroud: Tempus. p. 493. ISBN 0-7524-2717-2.
  3. "Mexboro' Footballer Killed". Grimsby Evening Telegraph. 19 May 1917. p. 3. Retrieved 14 February 2024.



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