About Jack Mackesy
Lived 1890 – 1963 (aged 73). Jack Mackesy was an association football player.
Jack Mackesy (24 February 1890 – 4 May 1963) was an English footballer who played as a half back and an inside forward.
Career Born in Deptford in 1890, Mackesy began his career with local club Deptford Invicta, before signing for West Ham United in 1912. On 22 April 1912, Mackesy scored on his West Ham debut in a 3–1 away loss against Swindon Town in the Southern League. Following the outbreak of World War I, Mackesy captained West Ham's reserves in the London Combination, scoring 11 goals in 55 appearances. Following the culmination of the war, and West Ham's election into the Football League, Mackesy remained with the club, making ten Second Division appearances over the course of three years.
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Who was Jack Mackesy?
English footballer
When was Jack Mackesy born?
Jack Mackesy was born on 24 February 1890 in Deptford.
When did Jack Mackesy die?
Jack Mackesy died on 4 May 1963 in Lewisham.
What was Jack Mackesy's occupation?
Jack Mackesy was an association football player.
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