John Aidan Waite (16 January 1942 – 3 April 2016) was an English professional football player and manager.
His father Reg taught English to girls at Wintringham Grammar School (now Oasis Academy).
[3] His mother Betty was of the Steel family, who believed John got his athleticism from her brothers, Jack and Walter, Wellingore football players in the 1930s.
He bowled for several teams, including Lincolnshire Colts, Cleethorpes Town, British Titan Products and Lindsey Oil Refinery.
They had two children, Sally and Mark, the latter a professional soccer coach in the United States.