Johnny Morris (footballer)

Johnny Morris (footballer)

Infobox Football biography
playername = Johnny Morris


fullname = John Morris
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1923|9|27|df=y
cityofbirth = Radcliffe
countryofbirth = England
height =
position = Inside forward
years = 1946-1949
1949-1952
1952-1958
clubs = Manchester United
Derby County
Leicester City
caps(goals) = 083 (32)
130 (44)
206 (33)
nationalyears = 1949
nationalteam = England
nationalcaps(goals) = 003 0(3)

John Morris (born 27 September 1923 in Manchester) was an English football player.

Johnny started his career with Manchester United in 1946. He helped the club win the 1948 FA Cup. After the 1951-52 season, he was transferred to Derby County after scoring 32 goals for United. After three seasons at Derby, he transferred to Leicester City, where he finished his career.

Johnny compiled 3 goals and 3 caps for England.

Now in his 85th year, he is one of United's oldest surviving former players and one of the few surviving players for the great side of the late 1940s and early 1950s.


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