My father, Jack Cross an ex - professional footballer, recently passed away.
I understand that he played for Headington Utd for a short while around 1957, but I have been unable to find any information about his time with the club.
I have found that he made his league debut for Blackpool in 1944, aged 17, taking the place of Stanley Matthews for a couple of games, and subsequently played for Bournemouth, Northampton, Sheffield United and for Reading in 1956. I have been unable to find any information beyond that.
Should any of your readers have any information about his time with Headington, I would be very grateful if they could contact me. Alan Cross 120 Lightwoods Road Bearwood Warley West Mids B67 5BE alan.cross@lineone.net
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