Jack Devey

John Henry George Devey (26 December 1866 – 11 October 1940) was an English football player and a first-class cricketer. He is considered one of Aston Villa's greatest captains.

John Devey
Personal information
Full name John Henry George Devey
Date of birth (1866-12-26)26 December 1866
Place of birth Newtown, Birmingham, England
Date of death 11 October 1940(1940-10-11) (aged 73)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wellington Road
Excelsior
Aston Unity
Aston Manor
1889 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
1889–1891 Mitchells St George's
1891–1902 Aston Villa 268 (168)
Total 268 (168)
International career
1891 Football Alliance XI 1 (0)
1892–1894 England 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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