John Barnes

John Barnes

Referee

Birthday 24 August 1917

Date of Passing 2 February 1999 (81)

Born in Barrow-in-Furness, ENG

Grew up in Barrow-in-Furness, ENG

John Barnes

  • Position Referee
  • Soccer Province ON

Bio

John Barnes... he moved to Canada in 1951... was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians... he was 81 years old when he passed away in Oshawa, ON on 2 February 1999...

served as the 25th President of the Canadian Soccer Association (1972-73)... honoured by the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame...

Honours

Individual Awards

  • 1995
    Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame Honoured Member (Builder - Soccer)

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