John Duffy (footballer, born 1886)

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John Duffy
Personal information
Date of birth 1886
Place of birth Cleator Moor, [1] Cumberland, England
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Workington
1909–1910 Bradford City 1 (0)
Exeter City
Swansea Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Duffy (born 1886) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

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Career

Duffy played for Workington, Bradford City, Exeter City, [2] and Swansea Town. [1]

For Bradford City he made one appearance in the Football League. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 79. ISBN   978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ↑ Frost, p. 395
  3. ↑ Frost, p. 381


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