Biography
John Edward Moore was born in Gateshead, the inside left played junior football for Annfield Plain and Hebburn Colliery before signing for the Tigers in April 1934. He made his debut at the start of the 1934/35 season, starting the first four games before falling out of contention and making only one more appearance two months later.
Moore joined Division Three North side Gateshead in June 1935, making his debut against Tranmere Rovers in September 1935 and scoring his first goal a week later against Barrow. In two seasons he scored four goals in 24 appearances for Gateshead before leaving the club in May 1937.
After football John worked as a locomotive driver in the East Cleveland area, living in the coastal town of Saltburn. He died in Saltburn in July 1987.
Details
Nationality: England
Date/Place of Birth: 6 September 1912, Annfield Plain
Hull City First Game: 29 August 1934, Plymouth Argyle A (Division Two), 21 years, 357 days old
Hull City Final Game: 27 October 1934, Oldham Athletic A (Division Two), 21 years, 51 days old
Clubs
Annfield Plain, Hebburn Colliery, Hull City (1934-1935), Gateshead (1935-1937)
Hull City Record
Career: 5 apps, 0 goals
John Moore| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933/34 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1934/35 | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |