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Jack Savage

1929 – 2009

English footballer

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Lived 1929 – 2009 (aged 79). Jack Savage was a British association football player.

John A. Savage (14 December 1929 - January 2009) was an English football goalkeeper who played for Hull City, Halifax Town, Manchester City, Walsall and Wigan Athletic.

Savage was signed by Manchester City in November 1953, where he deputised for Bert Trautmann. He was at the club for more than a year before making his debut, a 2–0 defeat to Newcastle United on 27 December 1954. He also played in the next game against Burnley, but once Trautmann recovered from injury Savage returned to the reserves. His next chance came in April 1956, when he again replaced Trautmann for two matches. Trautmann broke his neck in the 1956 FA Cup Final, giving Savage the opportunity of an extended run in the first team during the 1956–57 season.

He was transferred to Walsall in January 1958 for £4,000. In one of his early games for Walsall, an away match at Swindon, he was sent off. He made 51 appearances for Walsall, moving to non-league Wigan in 1959. He spent one season at the club, appearing four times for the club in the Lancashire Combination.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Savage?

English footballer (1929-2009)

When was Jack Savage born?

Jack Savage was born on 14 December 1929 in Bromley.

When did Jack Savage die?

Jack Savage died on 31 January 2009 in Blackpool.

What was Jack Savage's occupation?

Jack Savage was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Savage?

Jack Savage was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Savage

· Wikidata: Q3157314

· DBpedia: Jack Savage (English footballer)

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