About Jackie Goodwin
Lived 1920 – 1995 (aged 74). Jackie Goodwin was a British association football player.
John William Goodwin (29 September 1920 – 7 May 1995) was an English professional footballer who scored 30 goals from 163 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City and Brentford. He played as an outside right.
Playing career Goodwin was born in Worcester. When he was demobbed after the Second World War, Goodwin joined Birmingham City from Southern League club Worcester City. Described as a "sturdily-built ... bustler", he made his debut in the Second Division on 18 September 1946, deputising for Neil Dougall at inside right in an away game against West Bromwich Albion which Birmingham lost 3–0. He played only intermittently while Jock Mulraney remained first choice on the wing, but by the middle of the 1947–48 season had accumulated 31 league games and made his contribution to the club's Second Division title. He lost his place on the arrival of Jackie Stewart, playing only once in the First Division, and in April 1949 Goodwin together with teammate Wally Quinton joined Brentford. and also coached in the United States. Outside football, he worked for a gas company.
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Who was Jackie Goodwin?
English footballer (1920-1995)
When was Jackie Goodwin born?
Jackie Goodwin was born on 29 September 1920 in Worcester.
When did Jackie Goodwin die?
Jackie Goodwin died on 7 May 1995 in Worcester.
What was Jackie Goodwin's occupation?
Jackie Goodwin was an association football player.
What nationality was Jackie Goodwin?
Jackie Goodwin was British.
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