Introduction
John "Jack"/"Jackie" Perry ( (1924-05-27) 27 May 1924 ) birth registered in Wakefield is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s, playing at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level Wakefield Trinity (Heritage #523), and Batley, as a Wing, i.e. number 2 or 5. Jackie Perry was a Bevin Boy. As of May 2013, he is living in Blackpool.
Playing career
County Honours
Jackie Perry was selected for Yorkshire County XIII while at Wakefield Trinity during the 1947–48 season.
County League appearances
Jackie Perry played in Wakefield Trinity's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1945–46 season.
County Cup final appearances
Jackie Perry played Right-Wing, i.e. number 2, and scored a conversion in Wakefield Trinity's 10-0 victory over Hull in the 1946 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1946–47 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 31 November 1946, played Right-Wing 7-7 draw with Leeds in the 1947 Yorkshire Cup final during the 1947–48 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 1 November 1947, and played Right-Wing, and scored a conversion 8-7 victory over Leeds in the 1947 Yorkshire Cup final replay during the 1947–48 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Wednesday 5 November 1947.