Jack Percival (footballer, born 1913)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Percival | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1913 | ||
| Place of birth | Pittington, England | ||
| Date of death | 1979 (aged 65–66) | ||
| Playing position | 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. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jack Percival was an English football player who played in the half back position for Manchester City between 1933 and 1946.
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
Player
- Football League Championship: 1936-37
- Football League Second Division: 1946-47