Jack Ranson
John George "Jack" Ranson (1 April 1909 – 1992) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John George Ranson | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Norwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1992 (aged 82–83) | ||
| Place of death | Selby, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1929 | Norwich City | 0 | (0) |
| 1930–1931 | Swansea Town | 24 | (15) |
| 1930–1931 | Chester | 8 | (1) |
| Colwyn Bay United | ? | (?) | |
| 1932–1933 | Gateshead | 32 | (21) |
| 1933–1934 | Millwall | 34 | (18) |
| Burton Town | ? | (?) | |
| 1934–1935 | Carlisle United | 15 | (9) |
| 1935–1936 | Lincoln City | 5 | (1) |
| Blyth Spartans | |||
| Spennymoor United | |||
| Durham City | |||
| Horden Colliery Welfare | |||
| Durham City | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Ranson started his career with Norwich City during the 1928–1929 season, but never made an appearance. Between 1930–1936, Ranson played league football for Swansea Town, Chester, Gateshead, Millwall, Carlisle United and Lincoln City. During this period, Ranson also played non-league football for Colwyn Bay United and Burton Town. After leaving Lincoln City, Ranson played non-league football for Blyth Spartans, Spennymoor United, Horden Colliery Welfare and two spells at Durham City.
Ranson's only son J.M. Ranson represented England at Rugby Union.
Sources
- "allfootballers.com". Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 28 November 2009.
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