Jack Firth (footballer)
John Firth (8 August 1907 – 8 December 1987) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half or inside forward for Birmingham, Swansea Town and Bury in the Football League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Firth | ||
| Date of birth | 8 August 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 December 1987 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Doncaster, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Wing half, inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Brodsworth Main Colliery | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–1926 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 1926–1933 | Birmingham | 93 | (7) |
| 1933–1936 | Swansea Town | 102 | (16) |
| 1936–1937 | Bury | 7 | (4) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 88. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
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