Person    | Male  Born 8/5/1935  Died 10/7/2020

Jack Charlton

Categories: Sport / Games

Countries: Ireland

Football player and manager. Born in Ashington, Northumberland as John Charlton. Brother of Bobby Charlton. He played for Leeds United and was a member of the winning England team in the 1966 World Cup. He went on to manage several football teams, including the Irish Republic national side.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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