John Silcock (15 January 1898 – 28 June 1966) was an English footballer, who played at left-back, spending most of his career at Manchester United.

Jack Silcock
Personal information
Full name John Silcock
Date of birth (1898-01-15)15 January 1898
Place of birth Wigan, England
Date of death 28 June 1966(1966-06-28) (aged 68)
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1919–1934 Manchester United 423 (2)
1934–1935 Oldham Athletic 0 (0)
1936 Droylsden
International career
1921–1923 England 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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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

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Silcock won three caps for England between 1921 and 1923.

Death

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He died in 1966, at the age of 68.

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