John Bartley (15 January 1909 – 10 October 1929) was an English professional

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1909 births 1929 deaths Footballers from Houghton-le-Spring English men's footballers Men's association football wing halves Sunderland A.F.C. players English Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub