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Jack Shaw

1916 – 1973

English footballer

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Lived 1916 – 1973 (aged 57). Jack Shaw was a British association football player.

John Shaw (2 October 1916 – 22 October 1973) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Oldham Athletic, Grimsby Town and Birmingham. He played as a wing half or centre half.

Life and career Shaw was born in Oldham, Lancashire. A nephew of George Tyson, who played Rugby league for Oldham and Great Britain, Shaw played local football for South Shore Wesleyans and for Lytham before joining Oldham Athletic in 1934. He appeared only twice in the Football League in two seasons with Oldham, Returning to the Football League with Grimsby Town, he played seven First Division games before moving on to fellow First Division club Birmingham. The outbreak of the Second World War meant Shaw was unable to establish himself with the club. Though with Birmingham he played as a "destructive" left half,

Shaw died in 1973 in Shaw, Lancashire, at the age of 57.

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Who was Jack Shaw?

English footballer (1916-1973)

When was Jack Shaw born?

Jack Shaw was born on 2 October 1916 in Oldham.

When did Jack Shaw die?

Jack Shaw died on 22 October 1973 in Shaw.

What was Jack Shaw's occupation?

Jack Shaw was an association football player.

What nationality was Jack Shaw?

Jack Shaw was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Shaw

· Wikidata: Q6115108

· DBpedia: Jack Shaw (footballer, born 1916)

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