Jack Andrews (footballer)

John Henry Andrews (26 May 1898 – 12 May 1974) was an English footballer who made 78 appearances in the Football League playing at left half or left back for Darlington and Southend United in the 1920s. He was on the books of Durham City and Grimsby Town, without representing either in the League, played non-league football for Shildon, and returned for a second spell with Darlington ahead of the 1929–30 season, but without playing league football for them.[1][3]

Jack Andrews

Personal information
Full name	John Henry Andrews
Date of birth	26 May 1898[1]
Place of birth	Darlington,[1] County Durham, England
Date of death	12 May 1974 (aged 75)[2]
Place of death	Darlington, County Durham, England
Position(s)	Left half, left back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1922–1924	Darlington	4	(0)
–	Durham City	0	(0)
–	Grimsby Town	0	(0)
–	Shildon
1925–1929	Southend United	74	(1)
1929–1930	Darlington	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Andrews headed the opening goal when Third Division Southend beat Second Division leaders Derby County by four goals to one in the fourth round of the 1925–26 FA Cup.[4]

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 10. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. John Henry Andrews, died 12 May 1974, Darlington. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
3. "Darlington's new players". Northern Daily Mail. West Hartlepool. 9 August 1929. p. 7 – via British Newspaper Archive.
4. "Saucy Southend". Daily Express. London. 1 February 1926. p. 13.