John Smales
John "Jack" Smales was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s, 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain national [rugby league team|Great Britain], and Yorkshire, and at club level for Outwood Church ARLFC, and Hunslet.
Background
Jack Smales' birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, he was the landlord of The Beehive public house, Kirkgate, Wakefield, whilst changing a beer barrel he accidentally came into contact with a live electrical conductor, resulting in death by electrocution, and he died aged 42 in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.Playing career
Club career
Jack Smales made his début for Hunslet in 1905, and he played his last match for Hunslet against York at Clarence Street, York on Friday 2 April 1920.Jack Smales was a member of Hunslet's 1907–08 [Northern Rugby Football Union season|1907–08] All Four Cups winning team.