John Thomas Wilson (born 8 March 1897) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
[3] His first professional club was Newcastle United, with whom he had a brief spell with due to breaking both his legs while at St. James' Park.
In 1922, he moved to Durham City, scoring five goals in eight matches, attracting the attention of Stockport County.
He stayed with County for four seasons, eventually changing positions from an inside forward to a half back.
However, he proved to be a trusty stalwart in the defence, and was noted for his enthusiasm and an immense capacity for hard work.