Jack Barton (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional

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footballer who played between 1901 and 1910. He played at club level for

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Playing career

Born in Standish, Barton started his career with local side Standish South End before signing for

in 1901. He made his début for Wigan in December 1901 against

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at Springfield Park. Barton also played in the Wigan's first match at

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against

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in 1902. Barton spent nine years at Wigan, playing 213 first team games for the club and scoring 15 tries.

County Cup Final appearances

Jack Barton played as a

's 0–0 draw with

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in the 1905 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1905–06 season at

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, Broughton, on Saturday 2 December 1905, played as a

in the 8–0 victory over

in the 1905 Lancashire Cup Final replay during the 1905–06 season at

, Broughton, on Monday 11 December 1905, played as a

in the 10–9 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1908–09 season at

, Broughton, on Saturday 19 December 1908, and played as a

in the 22–5 victory over

in the

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Final during the 1909–10 season at

, Broughton, on Saturday 27 November 1909.

Honours

Club

Wigan

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(1): 1908–09 Lancashire League (2): 1901–02, 1908–09 Lancashire Cup (3): 1905, 1908, 1909 South West Lancashire League (2): 1904–05, 1905–06

References

External links

Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Barton, Jack English rugby league players People from Standish, Greater Manchester Rugby league players from Greater Manchester Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan Rugby league forwards Rugby league players from Wigan Wigan Warriors players Date of birth missing Date of death missing