About Jack Swann
Lived 1893 – 1990 (aged 96–97). Jack Swann was a British association football player.
John "Jack" Swann (born 10 July 1893 in Seaham, died January 1990) was an English footballer. During his career, Swann played for Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Watford and Queens Park Rangers. He appeared in the 1920 FA Cup Final for Huddersfield. At Leeds, he helped the team win the Division 2 title, and went on to make over 100 appearances. Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 1919–1920Jack Swann is second from the right in the front row.
When Jack was almost 88 years old he attended the centenary FA Cup Final at Wembley as a VIP because he was the oldest surviving footballer from an FA Cup Final.
Honours Huddersfield Town FA Cup runner-up: 1919–20
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Who was Jack Swann?
English footballer (1893-1990)
When was Jack Swann born?
Jack Swann was born on 10 July 1893 in Easington.
When did Jack Swann die?
Jack Swann died in 1990.
What was Jack Swann's occupation?
Jack Swann was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Swann?
Jack Swann was British.
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