John Mitchell

British footballer in the 19th century

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Born: 1861
Died: 1938
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation: association football player

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John Mitchell was a footballer who played as a full-back with Doncaster Rovers, Newton Heath LYR and Bolton Wanderers in the late 19th century. He played in Doncaster's first match in 1879, and for Bolton on the first day of the inaugural season of The Football League in 1888. He was born in Doncaster, probably in 1861, and died on 22 July 1938, also in Doncaster, from burns sustained at his home.

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Member of sports team: Bolton Wanderers F.C.(1888–1888) number of matches played/races/starts: 2 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Manchester United F.C.(1888–1891) number of matches played/races/starts: 50 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Manchester United F.C.(1885–1888) number of matches played/races/starts: 0 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Doncaster Rovers F.C.(1879–1885) number of matches played/races/starts: 0 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Sex or gender: male
Given name: John
Sport: association football
Family name: Mitchell
Position played on team / speciality: full-back

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