John Hulme (footballer)
John J. Hulme (6 February 1945 – 26 May 2008) was an English professional football player and manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 February 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Mobberley, England | ||
| Date of death | 26 May 2008 (aged 63) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1960–1962 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962–1972 | Bolton Wanderers | 188 | (7) |
| 1971 | → Notts County | 8 | (0) |
| 1972–1974 | Reading | 87 | (0) |
| 1974–1976 | Bury | 86 | (5) |
| 1976–1977 | FC La Chaux-de-Fonds | ||
| Total | 369 | (12) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1976–1978 | FC La Chaux-de-Fonds | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Mobberley, Hulme played in the Football League as a central defender for Bolton Wanderers, Notts County, Reading and Bury, before moving to Switzerland to become player-manager of FC La Chaux-de-Fonds.[1]
He died on 26 May 2008, at the age of 63, from pancreatic cancer.[2][3]
References
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- ""A professional on the pitch and a hero to his sons" – John Hulme". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 2 June 2008.
- "John Hulme 1945–2008". Bury F.C. 12 June 2008.
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