Jackie Carr

Playing career Club career Carr was born in South Bank, near Middlesbrough, the third of four brothers. His younger brother, George Carr, was also a professional footballer. Carr started at South Bank and played in the 1910 FA Amateur Cup final.

Carr signed a professional contract with his hometown club on 25 January 1911. He had four brothers, all of whom played for Middlesbrough: Walter and Harry, who signed as amateurs, and Willie and George, who both signed professional contracts for the club.

His debut came on 2 January 1911 against Nottingham Forest in a 2–2 draw. Carr scored both goals in front of a crowd of 15,000. That was the only appearance he made that season, his next game not coming until 27 January 1912. He made only three further appearances that season, scoring one goal. Carr made his mark the following season with 16 goals in 30 appearances, before going on to score 59 further times for Middlesbrough. He played a major role for Middlesbrough during their Second Division title wins in 1926–27 and 1928–29. With the club's finances in a poor position, Carr departed Hartlepools on 1 April 1935. He would subsequently spend 18 months as manager of Tranmere Rovers before returning to the North-East with Darlington (1938–1942).

On 10 May 1942, Carr died.

Honours As a player South Bank FA Amateur Cup runner-up: 1909–10

Middlesbrough Football League Second Division: 1926–27, 1928–29

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