Death of 'Mr Scunthorpe United'
THE man who holds the appearance record for Scunthorpe United has died at the age of 86.
Jack Brownsword was a one-club man, making a record 597 appearances for the Iron between 1950 and 1964.
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Jack Brownsword.
He also scored 50 goals – 49 of them from the penalty spot, and was widely recognised in his time as one of the best uncapped full-backs in England.
After hanging up his boots, he became trainer for United and was eventually made an honorary vice-president of the club.
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Known by many as 'Mr Scunthorpe United', Brownsword was a member of the Iron team that were crowned champions of the old Third Division North in 1958.
He went on to play for them during six golden seasons in the old second division.
He played alongside other star names such as Barrie Thomas, Jackie Marriott, Brian Godfrey and Peter Neale.
Earlier in the Third Division North days. he formed a long-serving full-back partnership with Jack Hubbard.
His last appearance for the Iron was in a 1-1 draw at home to Workington in a third division game in September1964.
Jack lived for most of his life in Burton-upon-Stather and was also a keen golfer in his younger days, being a member at Normanby Park.
Funeral arrangements have still to be announced.
Comments
by Brock, Keadby
Monday, December 21 2009, 10:52PM
“RIP Jack, like others have posted here today on this sad occasion, he is and was Mr Scunthorpe United. I well remember that day against Blackpool in the cup, we were 1-2 down at half time but came back to win 6-2, we drew Norwich in the next round but lost to them I think it was 2-4.I have been listening to George Kerr's tribute to Jack on Radio Humberside and it speaks volumes to the man more than I can ever say. When you think back to when Jack was playing , it was the last time we were in this division and it's sad it happened at such a great time for this club. My condolences to his family at this sad time and he leaves a legacy to all of that generation like myself, who got hooked on watching the iron at the age of 10 yrs old and have been "Ironmad" ever since. Thanks for the memories Jack a true gentleman as a player, trainer and ambassador of this great little club of ours. RIP.
Up the Iron.”
by Mo, Cumbria
Monday, December 21 2009, 9:11PM
“Jack was a friend of my late dad. I remember he helped Dad put up a swing for me when we lived in St Margaret's Walk in Ashby. I didn't know much about football then (still don't) but young as I was remember Jack. RIP.”
by Dean, Toronto, Canada
Monday, December 21 2009, 7:12PM
“True gent and great player. One great game I recall was against Blackpool, 1962 I think, Jack kept Stanley Mathews comletely out of the game.”
by bill shutt, west ashby
Monday, December 21 2009, 5:42PM
“i hope we have a fitting tribute at the next home game for one of the iron's true greats.”
by mark coome, Messingham
Monday, December 21 2009, 5:23PM
“Jack had finished playing by the time I started watching The Iron in the late 1960's. He was one of the stars of the great United team of the late 1950's who was revered by my Dad. To have served only one club is remarkable to us in these rent a player times. A true Iron great and a sad day for all fans. Hopefully the club will ensure there is a permanent memorial to Jack and the earlier suggestion of a statue on the way to Glanford Park seems fiiting to me.”
by John Aspinall, Stamford
Monday, December 21 2009, 5:05PM
“I've just returned from holiday to read this sad, sad news. My earliest memories of The Iron (or "The Nuts" as I was brought up to call them) include Midland League stalwarts such as Wilf Poxton on goal, Robertshaw on the left wing, battles in the cup with colliery sides, Jackie Marriot and others. But standing out above all else are memories of Jeff Barker and, way above even him, Jack Brownsword. How we miss true, modest and talented professionals like him today. I was able to have a brief word with Queenie at a school reunion some years ago and sent my good wishes to him then. How glad I am that I did that. RIP Jack.”
by german, iron
Monday, December 21 2009, 4:09PM
“He helped put secondary double glazing in my parents house in ~1973. He enthralled us kids with his Iron stories, and his close connection with Kevin Keegan, who was becoming a world star.
A thoroughly nice man and professional with it.”
by Howard Paynter, Newbury
Monday, December 21 2009, 2:12PM
“Venue: App. Frod./Brumby Hall SUFC training, mid 50s
Jack used to let one of us be in goal when he practised penalties. He would say, "Now you know where it's going (keeper's bottom right) so just stop it". None of us ever could.
I remember it as if it were yesterday.
A great fellow and true gentleman.
Requiescat in pace.”
by dave, ashby
Monday, December 21 2009, 2:12PM
“the finest left back england never had rip a true gentleman”
by George, Lodge Moor
Monday, December 21 2009, 12:10PM
“R.I.P Gentleman Jack.”