John Grainger (3 April 1924 – 10 January 1983) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.
Career
Born in Darton, Grainger began his career at Frickley Colliery before making 394 appearances in the Football League for Rotherham United and Lincoln City between 1947 and 1959.[1]
He later played non-League football for Burton Albion.
Personal life
His brother Colin and cousins Jack, Dennis and Edwin Holliday were also all professional footballers.[2]
References
- ^ "Player profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ "Dennis Grainger player profile". leeds-fans.org.uk. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
