John Connelly
John Michael Connelly (18 July 1938 – 25 October 2012) was an English footballer. He played as an outside forward.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Michael Connelly | ||
Date of birth | 18 July 1938 | ||
Place of birth | St Helens, Lancashire, England | ||
Date of death | 25 October 2012 | (aged 74)||
Place of death | Barrowford, Lancashire, England | ||
Playing position | Outside forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1956–1964 | Burnley | 215 | (85) |
1964–1966 | Manchester United | 80 | (22) |
1966–1970 | Blackburn Rovers | 149 | (36) |
1970–1973 | Bury | 129 | (37) |
Total | 573 | (180) | |
National team | |||
1960 | England U23 | 1 | (0) |
1959–1966 | England | 20 | (7) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Connelly died at home on 25 October 2012, at the age of 74.[1][2]
Honours
Club
- Burnley
- First Division: 1959–60
- FA Cup: 1961–62 (Runner-up)
- Manchester United
International
References
- ↑ "John Connelly: Winger who won the league with Burnley and Manchester United". Independent. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ↑ "John Connelly: 1938–2012". Burnley Football Club. 25 October 2012. Archived from the original on 21 November 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.