Jack Grainger
Encyclopedia
Jack Grainger was an English
professional footballer who played as a winger.
, Grainger made 394 appearances in the Football League
for Rotherham United
and Lincoln City
between 1947 and 1959.
He later played non-League football for Burton Albion
.
and cousins Colin
and Edwin Holliday
were also all professional footballers.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who played as a winger.
Career
Born in DartonDarton
Darton is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley , on the border with West Yorkshire. According to the 2001 UK census, it has a population of approximately 14,927...
, Grainger made 394 appearances in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
and Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
between 1947 and 1959.
He later played non-League football for Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
.
Personal life
His brother DennisDennis Grainger
Dennis Grainger was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.-Career:Born in Barnsley, Grainger began his career with South Kirby, before turning professional with Southport in 1938. After World War II interrupted his career, he made his debut in the Football League for Leeds...
and cousins Colin
Colin Grainger
Colin Grainger is an English former footballer. He was first cousins with fellow players Dennis Grainger, Jack Grainger and Edwin Holliday.-Club career:...
and Edwin Holliday
Edwin Holliday
Edwin Holliday is a former English footballer who played for Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, Hereford United, Workington and Peterborough United before retiring in 1970 due to injury. He also earned three caps for the England national team. He was first cousin to Leeds players Dennis, Colin...
were also all professional footballers.