John Thomas Nicholas (26 November 1910 – 14 February 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

Jack Nicholas
Personal information
Full name John Thomas Nicholas
Date of birth (1910-11-26)26 November 1910[1]
Place of birth Derby, England
Date of death 14 February 1977(1977-02-14) (aged 66)
Place of death Nottingham, England
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
1926–1928 Derby County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1947 Derby County 347 (14)
Total 347 (14)
Managerial career
1942–1944 Derby County
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Born in Derby, Nicholas spent his entire professional career with Derby County, making 347 appearances for them in the Football League between 1928 and 1947.[2] He captained them in the 1946 FA Cup Final.[3]

Nicholas also spent time as Caretaker Manager and Chief Scout at Derby.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Jack Nicholas". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. ^ a b "Profile". therams.co.uk.