John William Rainford (11 December 1930 – 21 May 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Born in Camden Town, Rainford began his career at Third Division South club Crystal Palace and signed his first professional contract in March 1949.
[5] He quickly established himself in the team and made 32 appearances during a disastrous 1953–54 season, which saw the Bees relegated to the Third Division South.
[6] Despite averaging just under 30 games a season, Rainford's career at Griffin Park didn't take off until the arrival of Malcolm McDonald as manager in May 1957.
[10] Rainford ended his career in non-League football with Southern League club Tonbridge, whom he joined on a free transfer late in the 1961–62 season.