JACK LEE

John 'Jack' Lee is perhaps the most well known and celebrated sportsman from Sileby. Born on 4th November 1920 to Aaron and Ellen Lee, he was to become a local hero to many for both his footballing and cricketing exploits. He was educated at Sileby and followed his father into the shoe trade at Excelsiors Factory. However, his footballing and scoring talent was noticed early on. He moved from Sileby Old Boys junior side to Quorn Methodists senior team where he was picked up as a forward by Leicester City, and signed amateur forms in 1940. Jack became a professional in the following year before joining the RAF. After the war he continued with Leicester City, playing a total of 137 games and scoring 74 goals. He transferred to Derby County in 1950 for the sum of £16,000. It was this year that Jack was to get his only England cap when he played and scored in England's 4–1 win over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, on the 7th October.

He played for Derby County until 1954 when he moved to Coventry City. However, injury forced his retirement from playing in 1955. He moved to Rugby with his family where he was to become a groundsman with VS Rugby.

Highlights from Jack Lee's career include:

- Leicester City (1940-1950), scoring 74 goals in 137 appearances including an FA Cup final.
- Derby County (1950-1954), scoring 54 goals in 93 appearances.
- England Football Team (7th October 1950), scoring 1 goal in 1 appearance.
- Coventry City (1954-1955), scoring 8 goals in 15 appearances.
- Played for Leicestershire County Cricket Club (1947) 1 game vs Glamorgan, took a wicket with his first ball.

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