John Foreman (footballer)
John James Foreman (6 October 1913 – 1964) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right in the Football League for Sunderland, West Ham United, Bury and Swansea Town.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John James Foreman | ||
| Date of birth | 6 October 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Tanfield, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1964 (aged 50–51) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tanfield Lea Institute | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1932 | West Stanley | ||
| 1932–1933 | Crook Town | ||
| 1933–1934 | Sunderland | 2 | (0) |
| 1934–1937 | West Ham United | 49 | (7) |
| 1937 | Bury | 4 | (1) |
| 1937–1938 | Swansea Town | 14 | (2) |
| 1938 | Workington | ||
| 1938–1939 | South Shields | ||
| 1939 | Hartlepools United | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Previously with Sunderland,[2] Foreman joined Second Division club West Ham United for the 1934–35 season. He made his debut on 29 September 1934, a home win against Plymouth Argyle, and made 23 League and cup appearances in his first season, scoring 3 goals. He followed this up with 20 League appearances, and 4 goals, in his second season. After losing his place to Stan Foxall in 1936-37, he moved to Bury.[3]
Foreman played for Workington and South Shields, before joining Hartlepools United in 1939-40. He made three appearances for Pools before the League was suspended due to the outbreak of World War II.[1]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 101. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.
- Dykes, Garth; Lamming, Doug (2000). All the Lads: A Complete Who's Who of Sunderland AFC. Great Britain. ISBN 9781899538157.
- Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 84. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.