Jack Atherton

Jack Atherton

Personal information
Date of birth	1917
Place of birth	Preston, England
Date of death	1961 (aged 43–44)
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s)	Inside-right
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1936	Preston North End	4	(1)
1938	Brighton & Hove Albion	9	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John James Atherton (1917–1961) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion and Preston North End. He was born in Preston, England.[2] He died in 1961.[3]

References

1. "Preston North End. Defensive lapses will worry Mr. Tom Muirhead". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
2. Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.
3. Seagulls & Whites: Player Profile – Jack Atherton