Jack Ainscough Explained

Jack Ainscough
Fullname:John Ainscough
Birth Date:1926 3, df=y
Birth Place:Adlington, England
Death Place:Bolton, England
Position:Centre-half
Youthyears1:Astley Bridge
Years1:1950–1954
Clubs1:Blackpool
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:1954–1966
Clubs2:Fleetwood Town
Caps2:421
Goals2:?

John Ainscough (26 March 1926 – 16 December 2004) was an English professional footballer. A centre-half, he played in the Football League for Blackpool.[1] He played seven League games for the club between 1950 and 1954.[2] He moved to near neighbours Fleetwood Town in 1954, playing a then record 421 games for the club before retiring in 1966.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Calley, Roy. Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887-1992. Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd. 20 October 1992. 1-873626-07-X.
  2. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/blackpool/blackpool.html Blackpool F.C. page at Neil Brown's statistical website