John Croy (23 February 1925 – September 1979) was a Scottish professional

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1925 births 1979 deaths Footballers from Falkirk Scottish men's footballers Men's association football wing halves English Football League players Third Lanark A.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub Corby Town F.C. players