Jack Swann
John "Jack" Swann (born 10 July 1893 in Easington, died 1990) was an English footballer. 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.
Huddersfield Town A.F.C. 1919-1920
Jack Swann is second from the right in the front row.
Jack Swann is second from the right in the front row.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Swann | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Easington, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1990 (aged 96–97) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | |||
When Jack was almost 88 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.
References
- Woolwinder (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Huddersfield Town". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- Ian Thomas & others (2007). 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History. Huddersfield Town Football Club. ISBN 978-0-9557281-0-5.
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