John Quinn

Who is John Quinn?

John Quinn is a former professional footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United and Halifax Town. He also played for non league Worksop Town towards the end of his playing days. Johnny’s professional career was long, lasting from 1959 to 1976 during which time he made 379 league appearances. Quinn played in the half back position or defensive midfielder but he could also play at fullback and winger if needed. He was only short of stature being 5 foot 6 inches.

Quinn played football in the St Helens Combination League as a teenager for Prescot Cables F.C. and signed for Sheffield Wednesday as an apprentice after leaving school. Wednesday had a top class team in late 1950s and early 60s and it was hard for the young Quinn to force his way into the first team. He made his debut as a 21-year-old on Saturday 26 September 1959 in a 2-0 home victory over Luton Town, however he only made one more appearance that season. It took four years for Quinn to become a regular in the Wednesday side, his cause not being helped by the fact that he had to do his National service during this time.