John Pearson (footballer, born 1946)

John Pearson (born 18 October 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for York City, in non-League football for Horwich Railway Mechanics Institute, and was on the books of Manchester United without making a league appearance.[1][2][3] He was capped by England schools.[1]

John Pearson

Personal information
Full name	John Pearson[1]
Date of birth	(1946-10-18) 18 October 1946[1]
Place of birth	Wigan, Lancashire, England[1]
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing position(s)	Winger
Youth career
0000–1963	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1965	Manchester United	0	(0)
1965–1966	York City	15	(4)
	Horwich Railway Mechanics Institute
Total		15	(4)
National team
	England schools
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 485. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
3. "York City: 1946/47 – 2003/04 & 2012/13 – 2013/14". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 July 2015.