John Bray was an English footballer who played as a left-half.
14 Facts About Jackie Bray
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Jackie Bray won six caps for England between 1934 and 1937.
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Jackie Bray's younger brother, George, was a professional footballer and spent his entire career with Burnley.
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John Jackie Bray was born on 22 April 1909 in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire; his father was a coal miner, and his mother worked as a cotton weaver.
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Jackie Bray married Bertha Chadwick in a private ceremony at Huncoat Village Church, Accrington in April 1936.
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Jackie Bray was an accomplished cricket player, attached to Accrington Cricket Club.
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Jackie Bray ran a sports business in Nelson on Pendle Street after his footballing career ended.
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John Jackie Bray died on 20 November 1982, at the age of 72, in Blackburn.
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Jackie Bray represented East Lancashire and played for Clayton Olympia before joining Manchester Central by 1928.
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Jackie Bray made his debut against Manchester derby rivals Manchester United at Maine Road on 8 February 1930.
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Jackie Bray's career was then interrupted by World War II, during which time he served in the Royal Air Force.
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Jackie Bray won further caps in games against Ireland at Windsor Park, Germany at White Hart Lane, Wales at Molineux, and Scotland at Wembley.
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Jackie Bray played five matches for The Football League XI.
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Jackie Bray signed with Lancashire Combination side Nelson as player-coach on 19 February 1948.