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Jack Ainscough

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Jack Ainscough
Personal information
Full name John Ainscough
Date of birth (1926-03-26)26 March 1926
Place of birth Adlington, England
Date of death 16 December 2004(2004-12-16) (aged 78)
Place of death Bolton, England
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1954 Blackpool 7 (0)
1954–1966 Fleetwood Town 421 (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Ainscough (26 March 1926 – 16 December 2004)[1] was an English professional footballer. A centre-half, he played in the Football League for Blackpool.[2] He played seven League games for the club between 1950 and 1954.[3] He moved to near neighbours Fleetwood Town in 1954, playing a then record 421 games for the club before retiring in 1966.

References

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  1. ^ "Jack Ainscough". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ^ Calley, Roy (20 October 1992). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.
  3. ^ Blackpool F.C. page at Neil Brown's statistical website