John Poppitt
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Poppitt | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Derbyshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 12 February 2014 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Derbyshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1946–1950 | Derby County | 16 | (0) |
| 1950–1954 | Queens Park Rangers | 106 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
John Poppitt (20 January 1923[1] – 12 February 2014) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Derby County and Queens Park Rangers.[1]
Poppitt usually played as a right back but occasionally filled in at centre half.
Life and career
Born in Derbyshire, Poppitt began his career with Derby County in 1946, the Second World War having prevented him from signing earlier. Perhaps best remembered for his time at Queens Park Rangers, he made 111 league appearances for the club between 1950 and 1954.
Poppitt played at non-league level well into his forties, making his final appearances for Arlesey Town in 1964.
He died on 12 February 2014, aged 91.[2]
References
- 1 2 A-Z English and Scottish League Player database
- ↑ "JOHN POPPITT RIP". qpr.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
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