Jack Swann
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Swann | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Easington, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1990 | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1919–1921 | Huddersfield Town | 67 | (33) |
| 1921–1925 | Leeds United | 108 | (47) |
| 1925–1927 | Watford | 54 | (27) |
| 1927–1928 | Queens Park Rangers | 28 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John "Jack" Swann (born 10 July 1893 in Easington, died 1990) was an English football player. 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.
Jack Swann is second from the right in the front row.
When Jack was 89 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.
[edit] References
- Ian Thomas & others (2007). 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History. Huddersfield Town Football Club. ISBN 0-955728-10-X.
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