Johnny Hart (footballer)

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John Paul Hart (born Golborne 8 June 1928) was a popular footballer and manager.

Johnny Hart played for Manchester City as an inside-forward in 169 Football League matches, between 1947 and 1960, scoring 67 goals. He succeeded Malcolm Allison as the club's manager for six months during the 1973-1974 season, before retiring following a pancreatic attack.

His son Paul Hart became a successful centre-half and he has also followed his father into management.

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