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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English footballer, born 1918
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
27 October 1918(Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber)
Death:
1 January 2000(Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber)
The details
Biography
John Simpson (27 October 1918 – 21 June 2000) was an English-born footballer who played as a left back in The Football League in the 1940s and 1950s.
He started his league career with Huddersfield Town and then moved to York City, first playing for them in 1947–48. He went on to play over 200 games for the Minstermen.
In April 1970 he was appointed manager of Football League Fourth Division side Hartlepool United, and he remained as manager until March 1971.