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John Thomas Connor (21 December 1919 – 5 December 1998) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Career

Born in Todmorden, Connor played for Albion Rovers, Ipswich Town, Carlisle United, Ards, Rochdale, Bradford City, Stockport County, Crewe Alexandra and Runcorn.[2][3]

He joined Ipswich Town in November 1944, and left in December 1946.[2] For them he made 12 appearances in the Football League, scoring 4 goals; he also made one Cup appearance.[2]

He joined Bradford City in April 1951, and left in October 1951.[4] For them he made 14 appearances in the Football League, scoring 7 goals.[5]

Personal life

His son Jim and grandson Joe also played for Stockport County.[6]

Sources

  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

  1. ^ "Jack Connor". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Profile". Pride of Anglia. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  4. ^ Frost, p. 393
  5. ^ Frost, p. 381
  6. ^ "Stockport County snap up defender Joe Connor". BBC Sport. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
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