John William Thain (3 February 1903 – December 1977) was an English professional

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who played as an outside right in the

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for

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, Grimsby Town and

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1903 births English footballers English Football League players Brentford F.C. players 1977 deaths Association football outside forwards Newcastle United F.C. players Peterborough & Fletton United F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Southern Football League players People from Pelaw Footballers from Tyne and Wear Association football midfielders {{England-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub