John "Jack" Atkinson (20 December 1913 – 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a central defender. He began his career in amateur football with Washington Colliery before signing for Football League side Bolton Wanderers in 1931. Atkinson spent 17 years with the Bolton club, making 240 league appearances and scoring 4 goals. In 1948, he was appointed player-manager of Third Division North outfit New Brighton, where he stayed for two seasons, playing a further 52 league games before leaving the club in the summer of 1950.
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20 December 1913 Washington, England
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Died |
1977 (aged 63)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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