John Grimwood

John Grimwood
Personal information
Full name	John Barton Grimwood
Date of birth	25 October 1898
Place of birth	Marsden, South Shields, England
Date of death	26 December 1977 (aged 79)
Place of death	Childswickham, Worcestershire, England
Height	5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)
Position(s)	Half-back
Senior career*
Years	Team
000–1919	South Shields
1919–1927	Manchester United
1927	Aldershot Town
1927–1928	Blackpool
1928–1932	Altrincham
1932–?	Taylor Bros.
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Barton Grimwood (25 October 1898 – 1977) was an English footballer who played as a half-back. He joined Manchester United in May 1919, and made his debut for the club in the first Manchester derby on 11 October 1919, as a replacement for Lal Hilditch, who was away on international duty. Able to play in all three half-back positions, he was a utility player for the club. He helped United gain promotion to the First Division in the 1924-25 season. However, he suffered a knee injury for most of the next season, and needed to undergo an operation. In 1925-26, he played at centre-half regularly, sharing the position with Frank Barson. After scoring eight goals in 205 appearances for United, he left the club for Aldershot Town in June 1927. He later joined Blackpool and Altrincham. He later worked in the milk industry.

Personal life[]

Grimwood was born in Marsden, South Shields.

References[]

^ Jacques (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Manchester United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.

Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.

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[1] Jacques (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Manchester United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.

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