About Jack Court
Lived 1919 – 1975 (aged 56). Jack Court was a British association football player and association football coach.
Harold John Court, commonly known as Jack Court (13 June 1919 – 29 June 1975) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Court began his career in the late 1930s with Cardiff City, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace on 25 March 1939, but the imminent onset of the Second World War interrupted his career. When league football resumed, Court rejoined Cardiff for the 1946–47 season but was unable to break into the first-team. He later played for Scottish rivals Dundee United and Dundee. Court moved to Swindon Town in 1950 before playing out his career in the lower English leagues. Court died in 1975.
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Who was Jack Court?
Welsh footballer (1919-1975)
When was Jack Court born?
Jack Court was born on 13 June 1919 in Tir-Phil.
When did Jack Court die?
Jack Court died on 29 June 1975 in Rochester.
What was Jack Court's occupation?
Jack Court was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jack Court?
Jack Court was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Court. https://biography.guide/jack-court/
MLA: "Jack Court." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-court/.
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