About Jack Stelling
Lived 1924 – 1993 (aged 68). Jack Stelling was a British association football player.
John Graham Surtees Stelling (23 May 1924 – 29 March 1993) was an English footballer who played for Sunderland as a full back. He signed from Sunderland after being found playing for Non League side Usworth Colliery after the Second World War. Stelling made his first appearance for Sunderland on 5 January 1946 against Grimsby Town in a 3–1 win at Blundell Park. During his time at Sunderland spanning from 1946 until 1956 he had made 259 league appearances scoring 8 goals. Shortly after he retired from playing football in 1956.
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Who was Jack Stelling?
English footballer (1924-1993)
When was Jack Stelling born?
Jack Stelling was born on 23 May 1924 in Washington.
When did Jack Stelling die?
Jack Stelling died on 29 March 1993 in Sunderland.
What was Jack Stelling's occupation?
Jack Stelling was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Stelling?
Jack Stelling was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Stelling. https://biography.guide/jack-stelling/
MLA: "Jack Stelling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-stelling/.
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