Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)
English footballer
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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 Colliery Welfare.
Date of birth
16 May 1913
Place of birth
Pittington, England
Date of death
1979 (aged 65–66)
Height
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 May 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Pittington, England | ||
| Date of death | 1979 (aged 65–66) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Durham City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1933–1947 | Manchester City | 161 | (8) |
| 1947–1949 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | 52 | (1) |
| Murton C.W. | |||
| Total | 213 | (9) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.[2] 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.[3]
Honours
Manchester City