Home / Athletes / John Yates John Yates 1861 – 1917 Athletes Athletes, Soccer Biography John Yates (1861–1917) was an English footballer. Born January 1, 1861 in Blackburn. Died June 1, 1917 in Birmingham of cancer. 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 → Joseph Beecken 1904 – Athletes Józef Pisarski 1913 – 1986 Łódź Old Cemetery - Evangelical-Augsburg section, Poland Athletes Harald Hennum 1928 – 1993 Athletes Oscar Charleston 1896 – 1954 Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, United States Athletes