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Jack Middlemiss |
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Left half John (Jack) Middlemiss gave City six years splendid
and stalwart service in the 1920's and his total of 259 League
and cup appearances was the most made by a player in the club's
pre Football League days.
Born in Easington, Co Durham in 1896, Jack joined City from
Hull City in the summer of 1923 and made his debut for the club
on the opening day of the 1923/24 campaign at Fulfordgate in
a Midland League fixture against Scunthorpe United. For six
seasons he was a virtual ever present in City's half back line
and was a most consistent and reliable performer. He only scored
five goals but one of these was in City's first ever game in
the FA Cup in the extra preliminary round in September 1923
when Castleford and Allerton United were beaten 2-1 at home.
Jack travelled to every game from his home in Durham during
his time at York and in April 1929 he was rewarded with a testimonial
match against Middlesbrough - the first every City player to
be so honored. He received £111, which was a sizeable
amount in those far off days.
Jack left the club in July 1929 just prior to City's baptism
in the Football League and went on to play for Blyth Spartans.
The first of City's great and loyal servants, he died in 1984
at the age of 88.
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