About Jack Fountain
Lived 1932 – 2012 (aged 79–80). Jack Fountain was a British association football player.
John Fountain (27 May 1932 - August 2012) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a wing half for Sheffield United, Swindon Town and York City. He received a prison sentence in 1964 for his part in the betting scandal which shook British football in the early 1960s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Fountain?
footballer (1932-2012)
When was Jack Fountain born?
Jack Fountain was born on 27 May 1932 in Leeds.
When did Jack Fountain die?
Jack Fountain died in 2012 in Leeds.
What was Jack Fountain's occupation?
Jack Fountain was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Fountain?
Jack Fountain was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Fountain. https://biography.guide/jack-fountain/
MLA: "Jack Fountain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-fountain/.
Chicago: "Jack Fountain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-fountain/.
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