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Jackie Sewell

England International football player

Died when: 89 years 246 days (1076 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Jackie Sewell

John "Jackie" Sewell (24 January 1927 – 26 September 2016) was an England International footballer.He played for several teams including Sheffield Wednesday, Notts County and Aston Villa.

When he was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday from Notts County, for £34,500, he was the most expensive signing in English football.

When Sewell captained the newly independent nation of Zambia in October 1964, he became one of the few footballers who have played for two different countries.

He was the last living footballer who played in the Match of the Century on 25 November 1953.


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