About Matt Jenkinson
Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 72). Matt Jenkinson was a British association football player.
Matthew Jenkinson (31 October 1906 – 4 August 1979), also known as Sailor Jenkinson, was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward or an inside forward in the Football League for York City and in non-League football for Scarborough and Filey Town.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matt Jenkinson?
Footballer (1906-1979)
When was Matt Jenkinson born?
Matt Jenkinson was born on 31 October 1906 in Filey.
When did Matt Jenkinson die?
Matt Jenkinson died on 4 August 1979 in Filey.
What was Matt Jenkinson's occupation?
Matt Jenkinson was an association football player.
What nationality was Matt Jenkinson?
Matt Jenkinson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Jenkinson. https://biography.guide/matt-jenkinson/
MLA: "Matt Jenkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-jenkinson/.
Chicago: "Matt Jenkinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-jenkinson/.
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