| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Atkinson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 December 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Washington, England | ||
| Date of death | 1977 (aged 63–64)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Bolton, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1931–1948 | Bolton Wanderers | 240 | (4) |
| 1948–1950 | New Brighton | 52 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1948–1950 | New Brighton (player-manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Atkinson (20 December 1913 – 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.