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Jack Needham

1887 – 1961

English footballer

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About Jack Needham

Lived 1887 – 1961 (aged 73–74). Jack Needham was a British association football player.

Early and personal life John Needham was born in Newstead, Nottinghamshire on 4 March 1887, and was the son of a railwayman. In August 1925, he was granted a license to become landlord at the George Inn in Cannock, a role he retained for over twenty years. He made his debut for the club on 2 October 1909 in a 2–1 home defeat to Leeds City, and played in about half of that season's games, scoring five goals in a poor side which finished bottom of the League.

Despite a good start to his Birmingham career, He and Sammy Brooks formed an excellent partnership on the left side of Wolves' attack. In all competitions Needham scored 61 goals in more than 200 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers. He left in March 1920 to join Hull City.

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Birmingham 1909–10 Second Division

1909–10 Second Division

1910–11 Second Division

1911–12 Second Division

1912–13 Second Division

1913–14 Second Division

1914–15 Second Division

1919–20 Second Division

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1919–20 Second Division

1920–21 Second Division

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Honours Willenhall Birmingham & District League: 1920–21

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1961
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Needham?

English footballer (1887-1961)

When was Jack Needham born?

Jack Needham was born on 4 March 1887 in Newstead.

When did Jack Needham die?

Jack Needham died in 1961.

What was Jack Needham's occupation?

Jack Needham was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Needham?

Jack Needham was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Needham

· Wikidata: Q6114290

· DBpedia: Jack Needham

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