Brooks, John Medland
Birth Date
30th January 1883
Birthplace
Tavistock, Devon
Occupation
Half-Back
Biographical Text
John Brooks played for Exeter City in the Plymouth and District League before the club turned professional in 1908.
Having appeared for Tavistock during 1904/05, he made his debut against Plymouth Argyle Reserves on 2 December 1905 and played in eight of that season’s twelve games.
A stonemason in Tavistock John moved to Exeter to work for Harry Hems. the renowned ecclesiastical sculptor on Longbrook Street. By 1911 he was working at Dartmoor prison.
John died in Exeter in 1958.
Appearances
8
Collection
Files
Comments
Sue Brooks
I think this entry refers to my Grandfather, John Medland Brooks. I can supply biographical details and photos but nothing from when he was actually playing.