About Jack Chaplin
Lived 1882 – 1952 (aged 69). Jack Chaplin was a British association football player and association football coach.
Jonathan Fowler Chaplin (10 October 1882 – 15 April 1952) was a Scottish football player and manager. A left back, Chaplin played for Dundee over two spells, winning the Scottish Cup in 1910, and represented the Scottish League. He also played for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in England.
Career Chaplin signed for Tottenham Hotspur in May 1905 and didn't make his debut till November which occurred in the Western League against Plymouth Argyle. He went on to make a total of 102 appearances for the club.
He later managed Huddersfield Town after serving as trainer under Herbert Chapman (formerly his teammate at Tottenham and boss at Leeds City), leading the club to runners-up finishes in the Football League in 1926–27 and 1927–28, and to the 1928 FA Cup Final which they lost to Blackburn Rovers.
His brothers were fellow professional players George Chaplin and Alex Chaplin.
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Who was Jack Chaplin?
Scottish footballer (1882-1952)
When was Jack Chaplin born?
Jack Chaplin was born on 10 October 1882 in Dundee.
When did Jack Chaplin die?
Jack Chaplin died on 15 April 1952 in Doncaster.
What was Jack Chaplin's occupation?
Jack Chaplin was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jack Chaplin?
Jack Chaplin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Chaplin. https://biography.guide/jack-chaplin/
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