Bob Jack Sports manager

Robert "Bob" Jack (4 April 1876 – 6 May 1943) was a Scottish football player and manager. Born in Alloa, Jack played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End and Glossop, and the Southern League for Plymouth Argyle and Southend United. He was an outside forward. Jack is Argyle's most successful and longest-serving manager. During his 29 years in charge, the club won two league championships and established itself in the Second Division of the Football League. Jack also managed Southend for four years. His son, David, scored the first goal at Wembley Stadium.

Personal facts

Bob Jack
Birth dateApril 04, 1876
Birth place
Alloa
Date of deathMay 06, 1943
Place of death
Southend-on-Sea

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Football manager

club
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Southend United F.C.
position
Forward (association football)
teams
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Preston North End F.C.
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Southend United F.C.
Glossop North End A.F.C.

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