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John David Sewell (7 July 1936 – 19 November 2021) was an English professional footballer who had a long career in the Football League, before continuing as player and coach in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Duke" for his good dress sense,[2] Sewell also had the distinction of never having been booked during his English playing career and only once throughout his entire playing career.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John David Sewell | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1936[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Brockley, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 November 2021 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Sequim, Washington, U.S. | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bexleyheath and Welling | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1955–1963 | Charlton Athletic | 185 | (5) |
| 1963–1971 | Crystal Palace | 231 | (6) |
| 1971–1972 | Leyton Orient | 7 | (0) |
| 1972–1975 | St. Louis Stars | 58 | (4) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1974–1977 | St. Louis Stars | ||
| 1978–1980 | California Surf | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
His career at a close, Sewell stayed in California for almost thirty years, before retiring to Washington state in 2006. He died in Sequim, Washington on 19 November 2021.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands (1990). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. p. 340. ISBN 0907969542.
- ^ a b Mike Purkiss & Nigel Sands (1990). Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989. p. 87. ISBN 0907969542.
- ^ John David Sewell
- ^ "Crystal Palace mourn loss of former captain John Sewell - News". Crystal Palace F.C. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
External links
edit- Eagles100.org: Fan Ralph Pittman on Gary Sprake goal (audio) at the Wayback Machine (archived 2007-09-30)
- NASL stats
- John Sewell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database