Jack Silcock
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Silcock | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 June 1966 (aged 68) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1919–1934 | Manchester United | 423 | (2) |
| 1934–1935 | Oldham Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 1936 | Droylsden | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1921–1923 | England | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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.
External links
- MUFCInfo.com profile
- AboutManUtd.com profile
- Jack Silcock at Englandstats.com
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charlie Spencer |
Manchester United captain 1930-1931 |
Succeeded by George McLachlan |
| Preceded by Louis Page |
Manchester United captain 1932-1934 |
Succeeded by Bill McKay |
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