Jacob Ruecroft (1 May 1915 – February 2005) was an English professional

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who played as a full back for Goole Town,

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and

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. He also guested for

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and Lincoln City during World War Two.

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1915 births 2005 deaths English men's footballers Goole Town F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Scarborough F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Lanchester, County Durham 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub