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 → Mate Parlov 1948 – 2008 Monte Ghiro City Cemetery, Pula, Croatia Athletes Barry Hancock 1938 – 2013 Burial place unknown Athletes Robert Budzynski 1940 – 2023 Athletes Brian Lenihan Snr 1930 – 1995 Athletes