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John Lavery (24 November 1919 – 30 January 1997) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a left winger.

John Lavery

Personal information
Date of birth	(1919-11-24)24 November 1919
Place of birth	Belfast, Ireland
Date of death	30 January 1997(1997-01-30) (aged 77)
Place of death	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position(s)	Left winger
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1936–1941	Glentoran
1941–1944	Dundalk	44	(17)
1944–1948	Glentoran
1948	Bradford City	5	(0)
1948–1949	Halifax Town	3	(1)
	Linfield
Total		52	(18)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Belfast, Lavery signed for Bradford City in June 1948, leaving the club in September 1948 to play for Halifax Town.[1] He began his career with Glentoran and Dundalk.[2]

He played for Northern Ireland Schools and the League of Ireland XI.[3]

During his time with Bradford City he made five appearances in the Football League.[4][5]

During his time with Halifax he made three appearances in the Football League, scoring once.[6]

He ended his career back in Northern Ireland with Linfield.[2]

He died in Belfast on 30 January 1997.[2]

Sources

• Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

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