John Ackroyd (footballer, born 1895)

John William Ackroyd (1895–1967)^[2] was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Exeter City,^[3] Grimsby Town and Rotherham County. He also played for Halifax Town and Scunthorpe & Lindsey United. He was born in Rotherham, England.^[4]

John Ackroyd

Personal information
Full name	John William Ackroyd
Date of birth	8 May 1895
Place of birth	Rotherham, England
Date of death	July 1967
Place of death	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Halifax Town
1919	Rotherham County	1	(0)
	Scunthorpe & Lindsey United
1922−1923	Exeter City	30	(0)
1923−	Grimsby Town	6	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

1. "Optimists of the North. Grimsby Town". Athletic News. Manchester. 6 August 1923. p. 6.
2. "The Grecian Archive - Jack Ackroyd". grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
3. "Jack Ackroyd - Playing Record". Swindon-Town.co.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
4. Michael Joyce. The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.