About Jack Pitt
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Jack Pitt was a British association football player.
Jack Pitt (20 May 1920 – 17 August 2004) was a former professional footballer who spent the majority of his career at Bristol Rovers.
His testimonial match was at Bath on 13 August 1988 against Wimbledon.
Pitt spent more than 50 years at Bristol Rovers as a player, coach and groundsman. He was part of the half back line "Pitt, Warren and Sampson" that guided the Rovers to promotion to Division Two in 1953 and sustained them in their early years there. A hard tackling half-back, Jackie was known for his rivalry with Bristol City's equally tough defender, Ernie Peacock.
J On 3 April 2021, Pitt was the sixth player to be inducted into the recently created Bristol Rovers Hall of Fame.
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Who was Jack Pitt?
English footballer (1920-2004)
When was Jack Pitt born?
Jack Pitt was born on 20 May 1920 in Willenhall.
When did Jack Pitt die?
Jack Pitt died on 17 August 2004 in Bristol.
What was Jack Pitt's occupation?
Jack Pitt was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Pitt?
Jack Pitt was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Pitt. https://biography.guide/jack-pitt/
MLA: "Jack Pitt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-pitt/.
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