John George Ranson (1 April 1909 – 1992) was an English

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who played as a

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. Ranson started his career with

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during the 1928–1929 season, but never made an appearance. Between 1930 and 1936, Ranson played league football for Swansea Town,

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and Lincoln City. During this period, Ranson also played non-league football for Colwyn Bay United and Burton Town. After leaving Lincoln City, Ranson played non-league football for

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, Horden Colliery Welfare and two spells at Durham City. Ranson's only son J.M. Ranson represented England at Rugby Union.

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* 1909 births 1992 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Norwich City F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Colwyn Bay F.C. players Gateshead F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Burton Town F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players Spennymoor United A.F.C. players Durham City A.F.C. players Darlington Town F.C. players English Football League players Footballers from Norwich 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub