Lyon: John (Jack)

1920-1921 (Player Details)

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Born: Prescot: 03-11-1893

Debut: v Port Vale (a): 28-08-1920

5’9” 11st 10lb (1920)

Lyon played for Prescot before joining Hull City in October 1913, where he scored six goals in thirty-seven games. United signed him for £300 in July 1920 but, despite holding a regular place in their first League season, he returned to Prescot in 1921. In August that year he joined New Brighton, where he scored five times in twenty-eight games, and in August 1924 moved to Mold, winning a Welsh League Championship medal in 1924-25. He rejoined Prescot in 1926-27. His elder brother, Sam, played for Prescot, Hull City and Burnley. While younger brother James played for Derby and Wrexham. Lyon died in 1985.