John Graham Surtees Stelling (23 May 1924 – 29 March 1993) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back. He signed from Sunderland after being found playing for Non League side Usworth Colliery after the Second World War.[2] Stelling made his first appearance for Sunderland on 5 January 1946 against Grimsby Town in a 3–1 win at Blundell Park.[3] During his time at Sunderland spanning from 1946 until 1956 he had made 259 league appearances scoring 8 goals.[4] Shortly after he retired from playing football in 1956.[5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Graham Surtees Stelling[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1924-05-23)23 May 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Washington, England | ||
| Date of death | 29 March 1993(1993-03-29) (aged 68) | ||
| Place of death | Sunderland, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Usworth High Grange | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1944–1956 | Sunderland | 259 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||