Jackie Robinson Sports manager

John Allan "Jackie" Robinson (10 August 1917 – 30 July 1972) was an English footballer player and player-coach. He played as an inside forward, and signed for Sheffield Wednesday in 1934 at the age of 16. He went on to play for Sunderland and Lincoln City, also taking up managerial duties in his brief time at Lincoln. He was also capped for England on four occasions, scoring three goals in doing so. Robinson's career lasted from 1935 to 1949, making 200 league appearances and scoring 71 goals. Robinson lost some of his best years to the Second World War during which time he continued to play for Sheffield Wednesday in the regional wartime leagues making 109 appearances and scoring 91 goals, although these matches are not recognised in official records.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 10, 1917
Birth place
England , Shiremoor
Date of deathJuly 30, 1972
Place of death
England , Shiremoor

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Football manager

club
Lincoln City F.C.
position
Inside forward
teams
England national football team
Lincoln City F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sunderland A.F.C.

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