Jack Mahon (footballer, born 1911)

John Mahon (born 8 December 1911 – 1993) was a professional footballer who played at outside-right. Born in Gillingham, Kent, he played professionally for Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town and York City. During World War II he appeared as a guest player for Aldershot, Bradford City, Chelsea, Halifax Town, Leeds United, Millwall, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Torquay United and West Ham United.[3][4]

Jack Mahon
Personal information
Full name John Mahon
Date of birth (1911-12-08)8 December 1911
Place of birth Gillingham, Kent, England
Date of death 1993 (aged 81–82)
Place of death Hull, England
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Outside-right
Youth career
New Brompton Excelsior
Doncaster Grammar School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1929 Doncaster Rovers 0 (0)
1929–1935 Leeds United 78 (20)
1935–1938 West Bromwich Albion 113 (39)
1938–1939 Huddersfield Town 5 (0)
1945–1946 York City
Managerial career
1946–1949 IF Elfsborg
1949−1953 IFK Göteborg[2]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "West Bromwich Albion. Directors rely on reserves". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. iv – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Statistik".
  3. ^ Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. pp. 149–150. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
  4. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Tony Brown. p. 175. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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