John Thomas Nicholas (26 November 1910 – 14 February 1977) was an English professional

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who played as a

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Career

Born in

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, Nicholas spent his entire professional career with

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, making 347 appearances for them in

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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 {{England-footy-midfielder-1910s-stub