James Prescott (footballer)

John Robert Prescott[2] (1914–1989) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. He was signed by several Football League clubs but only appeared for one, playing 31 times for Cardiff City.[2]

John Robert Prescott
Personal information
Date of birth 1914
Place of birth Waterloo[where?], England
Date of death 1989 (aged 74–75)
Place of death Cardiff, Wales
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1932–1933 Everton 0 (0)
1933–1934 Southport 0 (0)
1934–1935 Marine
1935–1936 Liverpool 0 (0)
1936–1939 Cardiff City 31 (7)
1939 Hull City 0 (0)
1945–1946 Plymouth Argyle 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ "Cardiff City. More lively in attack". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 155. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.