John Shield

For the English songwriter, see John Shield (songwriter).

John George Shield (10 April 1915 – 24 October 1981) was an English footballer who played as a defender.

John Shield

Personal information
Date of birth	(1915-04-10)April 10, 1915
Place of birth	South Shields, England
Date of death	24 October 1981(1981-10-24) (aged 66)
Position	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1936–1937	Liverpool	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shield was born in South Shields and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Durham University in 1936.^[1] A leading amateur player, he was part of the Bishop Auckland side that won the 1935 FA Amateur Cup, and was said to be similar in style to Tom Bromilow.^[2] He worked as a teacher outside of football.^[2]

He played a single game for Liverpool F.C. in the 1936–37 season when he deputised for Jimmy McDougall in defence.^[3]