Jack Firth (footballer)

John Firth (8 August 1907 – 8 December 1987) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half or inside forward for Birmingham, Swansea Town and Bury in the Football League.

Jack Firth
Personal information
Full name John Firth
Date of birth (1907-08-08)8 August 1907
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Date of death 8 December 1987(1987-12-08) (aged 80)
Place of death Doncaster, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Wing half, inside forward
Youth career
Brodsworth Main Colliery
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19??–1926 Doncaster Rovers 0 (0)
1926–1933 Birmingham 93 (7)
1933–1936 Swansea Town 102 (16)
1936–1937 Bury 7 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 88. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  • Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.


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