Age, Biography and Wiki
Jackie Bray (John Bray) was born on 22 April, 1909 in Oswaldtwistle, England, is an English footballer. Discover Jackie Bray's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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John Bray |
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N/A |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
22 April, 1909 |
| Birthday |
22 April |
| Birthplace |
Oswaldtwistle, England |
| Date of death |
20 November, 1982 |
| Died Place |
Blackburn, England |
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Jackie Bray Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Jackie Bray height is 5ft 9in .
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| Height |
5ft 9in |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jackie Bray Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jackie Bray worth at the age of 73 years old? Jackie Bray’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from . We have estimated Jackie Bray's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Jackie Bray Social Network
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Timeline
John Bray (22 April 1909 – 20 November 1982) was an English footballer who played as a left-half.
John Bray was born on 22 April 1909 in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire; his father was a coal miner and his mother worked as a cotton weaver.
His younger brother, George, also became a professional footballer and spent his entire career with Burnley.
Bray represented East Lancashire and played for Clayton Olympia, before joining Manchester Central by 1928.
He signed with Manchester City the following year.
He played for Manchester Central, before spending 1929 to 1938 with Manchester City, winning an FA Cup runner-up medal in 1933 and a winners medal in 1934, before helping the club to the First Division title in 1936–37.
He helped the "Citizens" to finish third in the First Division in 1929–30.
He made his debut against Manchester derby rivals Manchester United at Maine Road on 8 February 1930.
They dropped to eighth place in 1930–31 and then 14th in 1931–32.
City reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1932, where they lost 1–0 to Arsenal at Villa Park.
Though they could only manage a 16th-place finish in the league in 1932–33, City reached the FA Cup final, losing 3–0 to Everton at Wembley.
They then rose up to fifth place in 1933–34, and won the FA Cup with a 2–1 victory over Portsmouth; Bray played in the final after passing a late fitness test.
He won six caps for England between 1934 and 1937.
His younger brother, George, was also a professional footballer and spent his entire career with Burnley.
City finished fourth in 1934–35 and ninth in 1935–36.
Bray won his first England cap on 29 September 1934 in a 4–0 win over Wales at Ninian Park.
He won further caps in games against Ireland at Windsor Park, Germany at White Hart Lane, Wales at Molineux, and Scotland at Wembley.
Bray married Bertha Chadwick in a private ceremony at Huncoat Village Church, Accrington in April 1936.
Bray was also an accomplished cricket player, attached to Accrington Cricket Club.
He ran a sports clubting business in Nelson on Pendle street after his footballing career ended.
In 1936–37, Bray was a virtual ever-present as Manchester City took the Football League title.
The Maine Road club then dropped to 21st place in 1937–38, and were relegated into the Second Division.
His career was then interrupted by World War II, during which time he served in the Royal Air Force.
During the war he guested for Blackburn Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Bolton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, Birmingham and Port Vale.
His final appearance was on 17 April 1937, in a 3–1 defeat to Scotland in front of a crowd of 149,407 at Hampden Park.
He also played five matches for The Football League XI.
He guested for numerous clubs during World War II, and briefly managed Watford in the 1947–48 season.
Bray was appointed as Bill Findlay's successor as manager of Watford on 26 February 1947, as the "Hornets" finished the 1946–47 season in 16th place in the Third Division South.
After leaving Watford, he served Nelson as player-manager from February to September 1948.
The Vicarage Road club won only 11 of his 40 games in charge, and Bray departed on 20 January 1948, citing "family reasons"; his replacement, Eddie Hapgood, led the club to a 15th-place finish in 1947–48.
Bray signed with Lancashire Combination side Nelson as player-coach on 19 February 1948.
He led the team to a second-place finish at the end of the 1947–48 season, but tendered his resignation on 13 September 1948.
John Bray died on 20 November 1982, at the age of 72, in Blackburn.
