Jack Sykes

Jack Sykes

Personal information
Full name	John George Sykes
Date of birth	5 November 1911
Place of birth	Wombwell, England
Date of death	11 January 1980 (aged 68)
Playing position	Left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
–	Wombwell
1932–1937	Birmingham	33	(0)
1937–1939	Millwall	7	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

John George Sykes (5 November 1911 – 11 January 1980) is an English former footballer who played as a left back. He made 40 appearances in the Football League without scoring, playing for Birmingham and Millwall.^[1]

Sykes was born in Wombwell, Yorkshire, and played for Wombwell F.C. before joining Birmingham in 1932. After three years in the reserve team, he started his league career well, but lost form in his second season and moved on to Millwall in 1937. He went on to keep a pub in Birmingham.^[2]

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.