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Jack Prescott

1890 – 1989

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1890 – 1989 (aged 98–99). Jack Prescott was a rugby league player.

John Harrison Prescott (11 September 1890 – 1989) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at club level for Wigan, Hull Kingston Rovers and Warrington (captain), as an occasional goal-kicking or .

Background John Harrison Prescott a.k.a. Jack Prescott was born on 11 September 1890 at 2 Prescott's Yard, Wigan, Lancashire, England, he served with the Royal Engineers during World War I from 1915 to 1919.

Playing career

Championship final appearances Jack Prescott played in Wigan's victory as league leaders in the Championship during the 1908–09 season.

County League appearances Jack Prescott played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire County League during the 1908–09 season, 1910–11 season, 1911–12 season, 1912–13 season and 1913–14 season.

County Cup Final appearances Jack Prescott played , and was captain in Warrington's 7-5 victory over Oldham in the 1921–22 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton, Salford on Saturday 3 December 1921, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

Club career Jack Prescott made his début for Wigan in the 56-0 victory over Aberdare RLFC at Ynys Field, Aberdare on Saturday 5 September 1908, he scored his first try for Wigan on his début, he scored his last try for Wigan in the 24-8 victory over Oldham in the Lancashire County Cup second-round match at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 2 November 1912, he played his last match for Wigan in the 13-2 victory over Runcorn RFC in the 1914 Challenge Cup second-round match at Canal Street, Runcorn on Saturday 14 March 1914, he was transferred from Wigan to Hull Kingston Rovers during May 1914, he was transferred from Hull Kingston Rovers to Warrington, he made his début for Warrington on Saturday 28 August 1920, and he played his last match for Warrington on Tuesday 27 December 1921.

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Important facts

Born
1890, Wigan
Birth century
Died
1989
Occupation
Also known as
John Harrison Prescott

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Prescott?

English rugby league footballer

When was Jack Prescott born?

Jack Prescott was born in 1890 in Wigan.

When did Jack Prescott die?

Jack Prescott died in 1989.

What was Jack Prescott's occupation?

Jack Prescott was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Prescott

· Wikidata: Q62062908

· DBpedia: Jack Prescott (rugby league)

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