About Jack Bartholomew
Lived 1888 – 1965 (aged 76–77). Jack Bartholomew was a rugby league player.
John Bartholomew (20 January 1888 – 14 July 1965 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and at club level for Morecambe, Huddersfield and Bradford Northern as a or . Jack Bartholomew was the uncle of the comedian Eric Morecambe (real name John Eric Bartholomew). and the 22–10 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1911 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1911–12 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 25 November 1911.
International honours Bartholomew was selected for Great Britain while at Huddersfield for the 1910 Great Britain Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jack Bartholomew's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jack Bartholomew's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Bartholomew?
English rugby league footballer
When was Jack Bartholomew born?
Jack Bartholomew was born on 20 January 1888 in Morecambe.
When did Jack Bartholomew die?
Jack Bartholomew died in 1965.
What was Jack Bartholomew's occupation?
Jack Bartholomew was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Bartholomew. https://biography.guide/jack-bartholomew-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Jack Bartholomew." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-bartholomew-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Bartholomew." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-bartholomew-rugby-league-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC