Johnny King (footballer, born 1932)
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John William King (born 9 August 1932) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Cardiff City, Crewe Alexandra and Stoke City.[1]
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Full name | John William King[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1932-08-09) 9 August 1932 (age 92)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Wrenbury, England[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1950–1953 | Crewe Alexandra | 48 | (17) |
1953–1961 | Stoke City | 284 | (106) |
1961–1962 | Cardiff City | 33 | (6) |
1962–1967 | Crewe Alexandra | 178 | (45) |
Total | 543 | (174) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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King began his career with his local side Crewe Alexandra in 1950. He formed a good partnership with Frank Blunstone and the pair were highly wanted by other clubs. King joined Stoke City for £8,000 and soon began to show his worth. He spent eight seasons at the Victoria Ground making 311 appearances scoring 113 goals to become one of the club's greatest goalscorers. He later played for Cardiff City and made a return to his home town team, Crewe Alexandra.