Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)

Jack Percival
Personal information
Date of birth	16 May 1913
Place of birth	Pittington, England
Date of death	1979 (aged 65–66)
Position(s)	Wing half
Youth career
	Durham City
Senior career*
Years	Team
1933–1947	Manchester City
1947–1949	Bournemouth
	Murton C.W.
Total
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Jack Percival (16 May 1913 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the half back position for Manchester City between 1933 and 1946 and then for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Murton Coliiery Welfare.

Career[]

Percival became a Manchester City player in 1933 making his debut in a 1–0 victory against Aston Villa. Bobby Marshall scored the goal for City in that game. He began to become a regular in the team in 1936, replacing Matt Busby who was eventually sold to Liverpool.^[1] During his time at Manchester City, Percival picked up a Championship medal and a Division Two title. He played until 1946, appearing 161 times and scoring eight goals.^[2]

Honours[]

Manchester City

References[]

External links[]

Jack Percival at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

[1] ttp://www.memorialmatters.com/memorials.php?page=SirAlexander-Buzby&section=bio

[2] "Jack Percival - MCFC Players - Manchester City, Man City History - Bluemoon-MCFC".

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Personal information
Date of birth	(1913-05-16)16 May 1913
Place of birth	Pittington, England
Date of death	1979 (aged 65–66)
Position(s)	Wing half
Youth career
	Durham City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1933–1947	Manchester City	161	(8)
1947–1949	Bournemouth	52	(1)
	Murton C.W.
Total		213	(9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only