title: Jack Nicholas
text: # Jack Nicholas
  
  John Thomas Nicholas (26 November 1910 – 14 February 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Derby, Nicholas spent his entire professional career with Derby County, making 347 appearances for them in the Football League between 1928 and 1947. He captained them in the 1946 FA Cup Final.
  
  Nicholas also spent time as Caretaker Manager and Chief Scout at Derby.
  
  