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. He died in 1966, at the age of 68.
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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 | ? | (?) |
National team | |||
1921–1923 | England | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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.
Silcock won three caps for England between 1921 and 1923.
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Preceded by | Manchester United captain 1930-1931 |
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Preceded by | Manchester United captain 1932-1934 |
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