Jack Proctor

John Proctor (1871 – 8 November 1893) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke.[1]

Jack Proctor
Personal information
Full name John Proctor[1]
Date of birth 1871[1]
Place of birth Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1]
Date of death 8 November 1893 (aged 22)[2]
Position(s) Centre-half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1890 Dresden United
1891–1893 Stoke 52 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Proctor was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for Dresden United before joining Stoke in 1891.[1] He looked to be establishing himself as a potential great full back and played in every match during the 1892–93 season helping Stoke to claim their highest position to that point of 7th.[1] However, after playing 10 matches in the following campaign Proctor fell ill with pneumonia and died at the age of 22.[1] He was a married man, and not long before his death had taken on the tenancy of a pub, the Crown Inn at Fenton.[2]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke[1] 1891–92 The Football League 12030150
1892–93 First Division 30110311
1893–94 First Division 10000100
Career total 52140561

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. "Death of a Stoke football player". Birmingham Daily Post. 9 November 1893. p. 7.
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