About Jack English
Lived 1886 – 1953 (aged 66). Jack English was a British association football player.
Club career Born in Hebburn, County Durham, English started playing with Hebburn Argyle. He then went on to play for Preston and Watford, before being sold to Sheffield United for a fee of £500 in April 1913. He was a member of the Blades team who won the FA Cup final in 1915. He later managed Exeter City.
International career Jack English was selected to play for England against Wales in 1914 but his club would not release him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack English?
English footballer and manager (1886-1953)
When was Jack English born?
Jack English was born on 13 December 1886 in Hebburn.
When did Jack English die?
Jack English died on 21 January 1953 in Northampton.
What was Jack English's occupation?
Jack English was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack English?
Jack English was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack English (footballer, born 1886)
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