| Fullname | John Proctor[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1871[1] |
| Birth place | Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1] |
| Death date | 8 November 1893 (aged 22)[2] |
| Position | Centre-half |
| Years 1 | 1890 |
| Clubs 1 | Dresden United |
| Years 2 | 1891–1893 |
| Clubs 2 | Stoke |
| Caps 2 | 52 |
| Goals 2 | 1 |
John Proctor (1871 – 8 November 1893) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]
Career
Proctor was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for Dresden United before joining Stoke in 1891.[1] He looked to be establishing himself as a potential great full back and played in every match during the 1892–93 season helping Stoke to claim their highest position to that point of 7th.[1] However, after playing 10 matches in the following campaign Proctor fell ill with pneumonia and died at the age of 22.[1] He was a married man, and not long before his death had taken on the tenancy of a pub, the Crown Inn at Fenton.[2]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke[1] | 1891–92 | The Football League | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 1892–93 | First Division | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
| 1893–94 | First Division | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Career total | 52 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 1 | ||