Home / Athletes / John Ackroyd John Ackroyd 1895 – Athletes Athletes, Soccer Biography John Ackroyd was a football player. Born May 8, 1895 in Rotherham. 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 → Related Graves More athletes → Gene Scott 1937 – 2006 Athletes Julien Kialunda 1940 – 1987 Athletes Keith Blunt 1939 – 2016 Burial place unknown Athletes Francisco Valdés 1943 – 2009 Athletes