John Hoskins may refer to: John Hoskins (footballer), (born 1931), English footballer John Hoskins (officer) (1898–1964), American navy admiral during World War II and Korean War John Hoskins (painter) (died 1664), English miniature painter John Hoskins (poet) (1566–1638), English poet Johnnie Hoskins (1892–1987), U.K. speedway rider