About Jackie Swindells
Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 72). Jackie Swindells was a British association football player.
Jack "Jackie" Swindells (12 April 1937 – 23 June 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career Born in Manchester, Swindells played as an amateur for Manchester City, before turning professional with Blackburn Rovers in 1957. He also played for Accrington Stanley, Barnsley, Workington, Torquay United and Newport County, scoring a total of 65 goals in 190 appearances in the Football League. He later played non-League football for Altrincham and Radcliffe Borough.
Swindells' achievement of 82 goals in a single season is a record for Altrincham.
Death Swindells died on 23 June 2009, at the age of 72, at his home in Cornwall following a short illness.
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Who was Jackie Swindells?
English footballer (1937-2009)
When was Jackie Swindells born?
Jackie Swindells was born on 12 April 1937 in Manchester.
When did Jackie Swindells die?
Jackie Swindells died on 23 June 2009 in St Kew.
What was Jackie Swindells's occupation?
Jackie Swindells was an association football player.
What nationality was Jackie Swindells?
Jackie Swindells was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackie Swindells. https://biography.guide/jackie-swindells/
MLA: "Jackie Swindells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jackie-swindells/.
Chicago: "Jackie Swindells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jackie-swindells/.
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