John Pelosi

John Pelosi
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-02-29) 29 February 1956
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1983 St Johnstone 156 (26)
1983–1987 Hamilton Academical 77 (8)
1984–1985Kilmarnock (loan) 8 (1)
1987–1988 Queen of the South 31 (1)
1988–1989 Stenhousemuir 2 (0)
Total 274 (36)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

John Pelosi (born 29 February 1956) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for St Johnstone, Hamilton Academical, Kilmarnock, Queen of the South and Stenhousemuir. He is most famous for having been sued by a fellow footballer, Jim Brown, for a foul tackle which ended his opponent's career. Brown settled out of court a year later.[1]

References

  1. Wright, Ian (12 October 2010). "If FA won't act, put him in court". The Sun. News International. Retrieved 18 December 2011. Dunfermline's Jim Brown also settled out of court over a late tackle by St Johnstone's John Pelosi in 1983.
Sources
  • John Pelosi at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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