Home / Athletes / John Harris John Harris 1917 – 1988 Athletes Athletes, Soccer Biography John Harris (1917–1988) was a Scottish footballer nicknamed “Gentleman John”. Born June 30, 1917 in Glasgow. Died July 24, 1988 in Sheffield. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More athletes → Sydney Howard Smith 1872 – 1947 Athletes Gilbert Chapron 1933 – 2016 Athletes Lester Lane 1932 – 1973 Athletes Mieken Rieck 1892 – 1977 Athletes