Jack Ranson

John George "Jack" Ranson (1 April 1909 – 1992) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.

Jack Ranson
Personal information
Full name John George Ranson
Date of birth (1909-04-01)1 April 1909
Place of birth Norwich, England
Date of death 1992 (aged 8283)
Place of death Selby, England
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1929 Norwich City 0 (0)
1930–1931 Swansea Town 24 (15)
1930–1931 Chester 8 (1)
Colwyn Bay United ? (?)
1932–1933 Gateshead 32 (21)
1933–1934 Millwall 34 (18)
Burton Town ? (?)
1934–1935 Carlisle United 15 (9)
1935–1936 Lincoln City 5 (1)
Blyth Spartans
Spennymoor United
Durham City
Horden Colliery Welfare
Durham City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Ranson started his career with Norwich City during the 1928–1929 season, but never made an appearance. Between 1930–1936, Ranson played league football for Swansea Town, Chester, Gateshead, Millwall, Carlisle United and Lincoln City. During this period, Ranson also played non-league football for Colwyn Bay United and Burton Town. After leaving Lincoln City, Ranson played non-league football for Blyth Spartans, Spennymoor United, Horden Colliery Welfare and two spells at Durham City.

Ranson's only son J.M. Ranson represented England at Rugby Union.

Sources

  • "allfootballers.com". Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2009.


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