John George Sykes (5 November 1911 – 11 January 1980) was an English footballer who played as a left back. He made 40 appearances in the Football League without scoring, playing for Birmingham and Millwall.[2]

Jack Sykes
Personal information
Full name John George Sykes
Date of birth (1911-11-05)5 November 1911
Place of birth Wombwell, England
Date of death 11 January 1980(1980-01-11) (aged 68)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wombwell
1932–1937 Birmingham 33 (0)
1937–1939 Millwall 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bright outlooks at Villa Park and St. Andrew's. Birmingham". Evening Despatch. Birmingham. 17 August 1933. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 253. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 127. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.