Death of wing wonder Jackie Sinclair, aged 67
Former Leicester City winger Jackie Sinclair has passed away, aged 67.
The winger, who formed a fine partnership with Derek Dougan at Filbert Street in the mid 1960s, died earlier this week after a long battle with stomach cancer.
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Born John Evans Wright in Fife, Scotland, Sinclair, who was known as Jackie, arrived at City in May 1965 after manager Matt Gillies paid £25,000 for his services.
The Scotland international played 113 games for City and scored 53 goals, an impressive tally for a winger, before Newcastle United paid £67,500 for him in December 1967.
He was a part of the Magpies' European Fairs Cup winning side of 1969 and scored in the semi-final at St James' Park against Rangers.
Club ambassador Alan Birchenall said: "He left before I arrived but I played against him and he was a terrific player for City.
"It is a sad day but he will be remember with affection by all City fans, not just from that era but the modern era."
5 Comments
by dyudyulyur, NY
Thursday, September 09 2010, 9:28AM
“It is terrible tragedy that Jackie Sinclair has passed away. You can help remember him by contributing to his memorial website at http://jackiesinclair.people2remember.com/”
by Rob Bishop, North Carolina USA
Saturday, September 04 2010, 6:17PM
“I remember Jackie, what a great player he was, along side the Doog, Gibo, Nish (what ever happened to David?)
Thanks for all the great memories.
Our sympathy to all his family.”
by Peter, Cambridge. Massachusetts
Saturday, September 04 2010, 5:22PM
“Fond memories of youth and a reminder that we all get regularly screened for cancer.
Well played Jackie!”
by Chris Moore, Sileby
Saturday, September 04 2010, 12:57PM
“Played in a great side alongside Doog, Davie Gibson, Peter Shilton, David Nish etc. Small pacey & with a fantastic eye for goal when Scotland produced high quality outfield palyers RIP Jackie & thanks for all the wonderul memories”
by enis, Leicester
Saturday, September 04 2010, 11:38AM
“I can still remember Jackie scoring a wonder goal for City in 1967/1968(?). What a great player!
RIP”