John Brooks (23 December 1931 – 7 June 2016) was an English professional footballer and manager who played for Reading, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Brentford, Crystal Palace in the Football League.
Brooks won three England caps and scored two goals.
Towards the end of his career he played in non-league football with Stevenage Town and Cambridge City and in North America with Cleveland Stokers.
He later player-managed Knebworth.
His son Shaun Brooks also had a career in professional football.