Jack Prince (6 June 1906 – 13 October 1971) was an English

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goalkeeper who played for Nantwich, Oldham Athletic, Port Vale, Rochdale, Wrexham, Shrewsbury Town,

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, and Crewe Alexandra. He won the Third Division North title with Port Vale in 1929–30.

Career

Prince played for Nantwich and Oldham Athletic, before joining Port Vale in May 1928. His debut came on Potteries derby day; a 2–1 defeat to

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at the Victoria Ground on 15 September 1928. Taking the number 1 jersey from

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, he enjoyed a spell as the first choice keeper, playing 32 league and cup games as the "Valiants" were relegated out of the Second Division in 1928–29. He lost his first-team place to Ben Davies in November 1929, and only featured 12 times as Vale won the Third Division North title in 1929–30. He was released from The Old Recreation Ground in May 1930, and moved on to Rochdale, Wrexham, Shrewsbury Town,

and then returned to old club Nantwich, before finishing his career with his hometown club Crewe Alexandra.

Career statistics

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Honours

Port Vale * Football League Third Division North: 1929–30

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Prince, Jack Footballers from Crewe English men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Nantwich Town F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Port Vale F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players English Football League players 1906 births 1971 deaths