John Anderson (footballer, born 1915)

John Curr Anderson (8 May 1915 – February 1987) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as a centre forward. The summit of his career was scoring one of the goals for Portsmouth in their 4–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1939 FA Cup Final.[2][3]

John Anderson
Personal information
Full name John Curr Anderson[1]
Date of birth 8 May 1915
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Date of death February 1987 (aged 71)
Place of death Portsmouth, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Youth career
Stobswood
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1946 Portsmouth 80 (36)
1946–1947 Aldershot 4 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was the second John Anderson to play for Portsmouth, the first having joined the club in 1903.

Honours

Portsmouth

References

  • Mike Neasom, Mick Cooper & Doug Robinson (1984). Pompey: The History of Portsmouth Football Club. Milestone Publications. ISBN 0-903852-50-0.


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