About Jack Connor
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 75). Jack Connor was a British association football player.
John Ferguson Connor (born 25 July 1934 in Maryport, Cumberland, died 6 March 2010 in Formby) was a professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town, Bristol City and Formby before becoming a coach at Everton.
Football career
Huddersfield Town
Connor (I miss you) signed for Huddersfield Town in October 1952, aged 18, but due to National Service he could not commit to the club and sign professional forms until 1954. He made his first-team debut in February of that year in a 3–1 top-flight defeat by Manchester United at Leeds Road seen by 31,408. He made a total of 94 appearances for Huddersfield Town, scoring ten goals. The first of these was in a First Division game against Manchester City in September 1955.
Connor was centre back for Huddersfield in the legendary 1957 Charlton Athletic v Huddersfield match
Death
He died in his adopted home town of Formby on 6 March 2010. His funeral was held in the town on 15 March.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Connor?
English footballer (1934-2010)
When was Jack Connor born?
Jack Connor was born on 25 July 1934 in Maryport.
When did Jack Connor die?
Jack Connor died on 6 March 2010 in Formby.
What was Jack Connor's occupation?
Jack Connor was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Connor?
Jack Connor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Connor (footballer, born 1934)
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