John Grainger (17 July 1912 â 18 January 1976) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.
Born in Royston, Grainger played for Frickley Colliery, Royston Athletic, Barnsley, Southport, Prescot Cables, Hyde United, Clitheroe and Bangor City, as well as playing as a wartime guest for Liverpool.
His brother Dennis Grainger and cousins Jack and Colin were also professional footballers.