John George Murray (25 July 1927 – April 1988) was an English

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who played as a

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Career

Murray began his senior career with Chelmsford City in 1948. In 1949, Murray joined Leyton Orient. After failing to make an appearance for the club, Murray signed for

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. In 1951, Murray signed for Gillingham, making four

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appearances for the club in the 1951–52 Third Division South. After leaving Gillingham, Murray joined Betteshanger Colliery Welfare.

Death

John Murray died in

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in April 1988, at the age of 60.

References

1927 births 1988 deaths Men's association football defenders English men's footballers Footballers from the London Borough of Lambeth People from Lambeth Chelmsford City F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Sittingbourne F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Betteshanger Colliery Welfare F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1920s-stub