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John Privett - Director

John Privett -  Director

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Family Name John Privett
Role Director
Date of Birth Mon Jan 1, 0001
Date Joined Sat Jan 1, 1944
Date Left Sat Jan 1, 1955
Date of Death Mon Jan 1, 0001
Biography A local building company owner, John Privett was appointed to the board in 1944, became chairman in 1954 and resigned in 1955. He was instrumental in Fratton Park acquiring floodlights, following the 1951 tour of Brazil, during which Pompey first played under artificial lighting.