Harold John Court, commonly known as Jack Court (13 June 1919 – 29 June 1975) was a Welsh professional

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who played as an inside forward. Court began his career in the late 1930s with

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, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Crystal Palace on 25 March 1939, but the imminent onset of the

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interrupted his career. When league football resumed, Court rejoined Cardiff for the 1946–47 season but was unable to break into the first-team. He later played for Scottish rivals Dundee United and

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. Court moved to Swindon Town in 1950 before playing out his career in the lower English leagues. Court died in 1975.

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* 1919 births 1975 deaths Welsh men's footballers English Football League players Scottish Football League players Cardiff City F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players Dundee F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Sittingbourne F.C. players Men's association football inside forwards {{Wales-footy-forward-stub