Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jack Burkitt Biography and Timeline

Follow Jack Burkitt through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Jack Burkitt, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1959

FA Cup Winning Captain

Defender · London · Sport / Football

Jack Burkitt captained Nottingham Forest in their 1959 FA Cup final victory over Luton Town. His leadership was particularly important when an injury left his side under pressure.

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