John Dewhurst (15 December 1876 – 27 May 1952) was an English professional footballer who made over 360 appearances in the Football League for Bury, Blackburn Rovers and Darwen as a wing half or centre forward. He also played non-League football for Padiham, Brentford, Accrington Stanley and Morecambe.White, p. 85.
International career Dewhurst was a reserve for England's voided 1901–02 British Home Championship match versus Scotland in April 1902.
Personal life After retiring from football, Dewhurst worked as a cotton mill overlooker, a publican and a farmer.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBlackburn Rovers1899–1900First Division194001941900–01First Division264002641901–02First Division34160034161902–03First Division336003361903–04First Division328003281904–05First Division25500255Total169430016943Brentford1905–06Southern League First Division40—40Bury1905–06First Division222002221906–07First Division322003221907–08First Division350003501908–09First Division301003011909–10First Division351003511910–11First Division280002801912-12First Division400040Total1866001866Career total359490035949
Honours Blackburn Rovers
Lancashire Senior Cup: 1901–02
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