Deaths on December 23

Johnny Vincent (footballer)

Died on December 23, 2006

Johnny Vincent, English footballer (b. 1947)

John Victor Vincent (8 February 1947 – 23 December 2006) was an English professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or inside forward. He made nearly 300 appearances and scored 59 goals in the Football League. After a spell in non-League football he finished his playing career in the United States.

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Deaths on December 23

Johnny Vincent (footballer)

Died on December 23, 2006

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