John Edward Battye (19 May 1926 – June 2016) was an English professional footballer who played for Huddersfield Town and York City. He was born in Scissett, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

John Battye
Personal information
Full name John Edward Battye
Date of birth (1926-05-19)19 May 1926
Place of birth Scissett, Huddersfield, England
Date of death June 2016 (2016-07) (aged 90)[1]
Place of death Barnsley,[1] England
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1949–1957 Huddersfield Town 71 (1)
1959–1960 York City 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  • Ian Thomas; Owen Thomas; Alan Hodgson; John Ward (2007). 99 Years and Counting: Stats and Stories. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. ISBN 978-0955728105.
  1. ^ a b "John Battye". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 November 2017.