John George Hastings (31 March 1887 – 1972) was an English professional

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who played from 1908 to 1913 as a full-back in the

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for

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1887 births 1972 deaths People from Thornaby-on-Tees Footballers from North Yorkshire English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Darlington St Augustine's F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-defender-1880s-stub