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Jack Percival (16 May 1913 – 1979) was an English footballer who played in the half back position for Manchester City between 1933 and 1946 and then for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Murton Coliiery Welfare.

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Jack Percival

Personal information
Date of birth	(1913-05-16)16 May 1913
Place of birth	Pittington, England
Date of death	1979 (aged 65–66)
Position(s)	Wing half
Youth career
	Durham City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1933–1947	Manchester City	161	(8)
1947–1949	Bournemouth	52	(1)
	Murton C.W.
Total		213	(9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Percival became a Manchester City player in 1933 making his debut in a 1–0 victory against Aston Villa. Bobby Marshall scored the goal for City in that game. He began to become a regular in the team in 1936, replacing Matt Busby who was eventually sold to Liverpool.[1] During his time at Manchester City, Percival picked up a Championship medal and a Division Two title. He played until 1946, appearing 161 times and scoring eight goals.[2]

Honours

Manchester City

• Football League First Division: 1936–37
• Football League Second Division: 1946–47

References

External links

• Jack Percival at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

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