John Thomas Atkin (1883 – 15 December 1961) was an English professional footballer who made over 300 appearances as a full back in the Football League for Derby County. Personal life Atkin served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War. Honours Derby County Football League Second Division (2): 1911–12, 1914–15 Career statistics References 1883 births 1961 deaths People from Newhall, Derbyshire Footballers from Derbyshire English footballers Association football fullbacks Newhall Swifts F.C. players Derby County F.C. players English Football League players British Army personnel of World War I Royal Garrison Artillery soldiers Military personnel from Derbyshire