Full name John Silcock Name Jack Silcock Place of birth Wigan, England Role Footballer | Playing position Died June 28, 1966 Years Team Height 1.78 m | |
Date of birth (1898-06-15)15 June 1898 Date of death 28 June 1966(1966-06-28) (aged 68) | ||
John "Jack" Silcock (15 January 1898 – 28 June 1966) was an English footballer, who played at left back, spending most of his career at Manchester United. He died in 1966, at the age of 68.
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Club career
As a youth, Silcock played for Aspull Juniors and Atherton, before signing for Manchester United as a trainee in 1916. He started his professional career with them in 1919. He made 423 appearances, scoring 2 goals for the club, before leaving in 1934 for Oldham Athletic, where he remained until retiring as a player. He briefly came out of retirement in 1936, to play for Droylsden.
International career
Silcock won three caps for England between 1921 and 1923.
References
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