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Jack Grainger (17 July 1912 – 18 January 1976)[1] was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.

Jack Grainger

Personal information
Full name	John Grainger
Date of birth	(1912-07-17)17 July 1912
Place of birth	Royston, England
Date of death	18 January 1976(1976-01-18) (aged 63)
Place of death	Southport, England
Position(s)	Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Frickley Colliery
	Royston Athletic
1932–1933	Barnsley
1933–1946	Southport
	→ Liverpool (guest)
	Prescot Cables
	Hyde United
	Clitheroe
	Bangor City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Royston, Grainger played for Frickley Colliery, Royston Athletic, Barnsley, Southport, Prescot Cables, Hyde United, Clitheroe and Bangor City, as well as playing as a wartime guest for Liverpool.[2][3][4]

Personal life

His brother Dennis Grainger and cousins Jack and Colin were also professional footballers.[5]

References

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