Bob Jack

Robert Jack, known as Bob Jack (born 4 April 1876, died 6 May 1943), was a Scottish football player and manager born in Alloa. An outside forward, he played in the Football League for Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End and Glossop and in the Southern League for Plymouth Argyle and Southend United. He was Bolton's leading scorer in the 1896 to 1897 season with 11 goals and became Plymouth Argyle's first professional in 1903. As a manager he is Argyle's most successful and longest serving, in charge for 28 seasons across two spells, winning the Southern League title in 1913, entering the Football League in 1920 and clinching the Third Division title and promotion in 1929 to 1930 after six straight runner-up finishes. He also managed Southend United. Despite being Scottish he represented England at bowls for several years, including as captain, and won the English Bowling Association Singles Championship in 1926. His son David scored the first goal at Wembley Stadium.