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John Fountain (27 May 1932 - August 2012) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half for Sheffield United, Swindon Town and York City. He received a prison sentence in 1964 for his part in the betting scandal which shook British football in the early 1960s.[1][2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Fountain | ||
Date of birth | 27 May 1932 | ||
Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
Date of death | August 2012 80) | (aged||
Place of death | Leeds, England | ||
Position(s) | Wing half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Leeds Ashley Road | |||
1949–1957 | Sheffield United | 31 | (0) |
1957–1960 | Swindon Town | 81 | (2) |
1960–1963 | York City | 130 | (3) |
Total | 242 | (5) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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