John Vitty (19 January 1923 – 4 November 2021) was an English

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who played as a

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. Vitty died on 4 November 2021, at the age of 98.

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* 1923 births 2021 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Charlton Athletic F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Gateshead United F.C. players Workington A.F.C. players English Football League players People from Chilton, County Durham Footballers from County Durham {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub