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Jack Edwards is a common name, and many different people have been known by it. This page helps you find the specific person you are looking for.

People Named Jack Edwards

When you hear the name Jack Edwards, it could be referring to many individuals who have made their mark in different fields, like sports or politics.

In Sports

Many people named Jack Edwards have been involved in sports, especially football and cricket.

Footballers

  • Jack Edwards (footballer, born 1867) was an English footballer who played for Preston North End. He was born in 1867 and lived until 1960.
  • Jack Edwards (footballer, born 1921) was another English footballer. He played for Rotherham United. He was born in 1921 and passed away in 2009.
  • Jack Edwards (footballer, born 1929) was a Welsh footballer and later a manager. He played for teams like Crystal Palace and Torquay United. He was born in 1929 and lived until 2014.
  • There are also Australian soccer players and Australian rules footballers named Jack Edwards. For example, Jack Edwards (Australian footballer, born 1931) played Australian rules football for North Melbourne.

Cricketers

  • Jack Edwards (cricketer, born 1860) was an Australian cricketer. He was born in 1860 and passed away in 1911.
  • Jack Edwards (cricketer, born 2000) is a more recent Australian cricketer, born in the year 2000.

In Politics

Some people named Jack Edwards have also been involved in politics, helping to make decisions for their communities or countries.

  • Jack Edwards (British politician) was a member of the British Parliament, representing the area of Aberavon. He was a Liberal MP, which means he belonged to the Liberal political party. He was born in 1882 and lived until 1960.
  • Jack Edwards (American politician) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama. This means he was elected to represent his state in the American government. He was born in 1928 and passed away in 2019.

Other Notable People

  • Jack Edwards (British Army soldier) was a brave British soldier who served in World War II. He was also a survivor of being a prisoner of war in Japan. He lived in Hong Kong for many years. He was born in 1918 and passed away in 2006.
  • Jack Edwards (sportscaster) is an American sports broadcaster. Born in 1957, he is known for reporting on sports events for NESN, a sports television network.

See Also

  • Jackie Edwards (disambiguation)
  • John Edwards (disambiguation)
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