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Jack Morfitt

1908 – 1973

English footballer

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About Jack Morfitt

Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 64–65). Jack Morfitt was a British association football player.

John William Morfitt (28 September 1908 – 1973) was an English professional footballer who scored 21 goals in 77 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham, Blackpool, Bradford and Southend United. He played as a centre forward.

Morfitt was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire. He played local football in the Sheffield area and for Mansfield Town in the Midland League before he joined First Division club Birmingham in March 1928. on 21 March 1931 in a 2–1 home defeat to Middlesbrough. Later that year he joined fellow First Division club Blackpool, where again he played only once (in a 1–1 draw, against the club he had just left, at Bloomfield Road on 12 September), and in March 1932 he dropped down a division to sign for Bradford. Five goals in nine games for Bradford preceded another move, this time to Southend United of the Third Division South.

Morfitt died in 1973, aged 64 or 65.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1973
Also known as
John William Morfitt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Morfitt?

English footballer (1908-1973)

When was Jack Morfitt born?

Jack Morfitt was born on 28 September 1908 in Sheffield.

When did Jack Morfitt die?

Jack Morfitt died in 1973.

What was Jack Morfitt's occupation?

Jack Morfitt was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Morfitt?

Jack Morfitt was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Morfitt

· Wikidata: Q6114183

· DBpedia: Jack Morfitt

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