John L. Marsden (28 January 1953) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s.
He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers, as a fullback or wing.
[2] Marsden played on the wing in Featherstone Rovers' 14-12 victory over Hull F.C.
in the 1983 Challenge Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 7 May 1983, in front of a crowd of 84,969.
Marsden played fullback in Featherstone Rovers' 7-17 defeat by Castleford in the 1977 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1977–78 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 15 October 1977.