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John Gurkin

John Gurkin

English footballer

John Gurkin (born 9 September 1895 – 25 February 1976) was an English footballer who played as a centre half or left half in the Football League for West Ham United, Norwich City, Durham City and Exeter City.[2]

For the Norfolk, Virginia businessman and politician, see John A. Gurkin.
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Club career

Signed by West Ham from South Hetton Rovers, Gurkin played only once, on 27 August 1921 in a 2–0 home defeat by Stoke. Moving to Norwich City in 1922 he remained for only one season before moving into non-league football with Stalybridge Celtic[3][4] and Spennymoor United. He returned to the Football League with Durham City, making 160 appearances over four seasons in the Third Division North. After a season with Stalybridge Celtic, Gurkin finished his league career with two appearances for Exeter City, after which he returned to non-league with Hyde United, Jarrow and Murton Colliery Welfare.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Dykes, Garth (2010). Durham City FC in the Football League. Nottingham: SoccerData. pp. 32–33. ISBN 978-1-905891-42-9.
  2. [2]
    Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. [3]
    Hogg, Tony (1995). West Ham Who's Who. London: Independent UK Sports publications. p. 79. ISBN 1-899429-01-8.
  4. [4]
    "John Gurkin". www.westhamstats.info. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
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