Jack Crompton facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Crompton | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Hulme, Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 July 2013 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Hulme, Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Newton Heath Loco | |||
| Gosling's | |||
| 1942–1944 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| 1944 | Manchester City | ||
| 1944–1945 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1945–1956 | Manchester United | 191 | (0) |
| 1944–1945 | Stockport County (guest) | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1958–1962 | Manchester United (assistant) | ||
| 1962 | Luton Town | ||
| 1962–1971 | Manchester United (assistant) | ||
| 1971–1972 | Barrow | ||
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John Crompton (born December 18, 1921 – died July 4, 2013) was a famous English football player. He was born in Hulme, Manchester, England. Jack was a talented goalkeeper for Manchester United from 1944 to 1956.
He was a key part of the Manchester United team that won the FA Cup in 1948. He also helped them win the league title in 1952. During the Second World War, he played as a guest for Stockport County.
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Playing for Manchester United
Jack Crompton joined Manchester United in 1944. He quickly became their main goalkeeper. He played a huge role in the team's success after the war.
Winning the FA Cup
In 1948, Jack helped Manchester United win the FA Cup. This was a big achievement for the club. It showed how strong the team was becoming.
League Title Success
Jack also helped Manchester United win the top league title. They won the Football League First Division in the 1951–52 season. He was a reliable player for the team.
Life After Playing Football
After he stopped playing in 1956, Jack Crompton became a trainer for Luton Town. He later returned to Manchester United.
Returning to Manchester United
In 1958, Jack came back to Manchester United. He became an assistant coach. He stayed with the club for many years.
Short Time as a Manager
In 1962, Jack briefly became the manager of Luton Town. However, his time there lasted only seven days! He then returned to his assistant coach role at Manchester United.
Other Coaching Roles
Jack also managed Barrow for a short time in 1971. Later, he coached for Bury and Preston North End. He worked with another former Manchester United star, Bobby Charlton.
Coaching the Reserve Team
Jack made his final return to Manchester United in 1974. He took charge of the club's reserve team. He held this position for seven years before he retired from football completely.
Legacy and Later Years
Jack Crompton was one of the last living members of the 1948 FA Cup-winning team. He was often invited to special events about Manchester United's history.
Honoring a Legend
He attended the opening of an exhibit at the club museum. This exhibit celebrated 100 years of Old Trafford, Manchester United's stadium.
The Jack Crompton Trophy
Jack was also the president of Curzon Ashton. In 2012, a friendly match was played between Curzon Ashton and a Manchester United reserve team. The winner received the "Jack Crompton Trophy," named in his honor.
Jack Crompton passed away on July 4, 2013, at the age of 91.
Honours
Manchester United
- Football League First Division: 1951–52, 1955–56
- FA Cup: 1947–48
