John Thomas Nicholas (26 November 1910 – 14 February 1977) was an English professional
footballer
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who played as a
wing half
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.
Career
Born in
Derby
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, Nicholas spent his entire professional career with
Derby County
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Founded in 188 ...
, making 347 appearances for them in
the Football League
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between 1928 and 1947.
He captained them in the
1946 FA Cup Final.
Nicholas also spent time as Caretaker Manager and Chief Scout at Derby.
References
1910 births
1977 deaths
English men's footballers
English football managers
Derby County F.C. players
English Football League players
Derby County F.C. managers
Men's association football midfielders
Footballers from Derby
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