Jack Wheeler (footballer, born 1919)
William John Wheeler (13 July 1919 – 10 January 2009) was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Cheltenham Town, Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town and Kettering Town. He helped Huddersfield Town to promotion to the First Division, and played more than 150 matches in the Football League for the club. After his playing career finished, he spent more than 25 years with Notts County, in a variety of roles including coach, trainer, caretaker manager and scout.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John Wheeler | ||
| Date of birth | 13 July 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | North Littleton, near Evesham, England | ||
| Date of death | 10 January 2009 (aged 89) | ||
| Place of death | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 193?–1938 | Cheltenham Town | ||
| 1938–1948 | Birmingham City | 12 | (0) |
| 1948–1956 | Huddersfield Town | 166 | (0) |
| 1956–1957 | Kettering Town | 47 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1968–1969 | Notts County (caretaker manager) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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