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'''John David Stamps''' (2 December 1918 – 19 November 1991) was an English ] who scored two goals in the ] for ] in a 4–1 win against ]. Stamps was famous for his powerful shot and is a cult figure in Derby County history, with the club's annual ] award being named after him. '''John "Jackie" David Stamps''' (2 December 1918 – 19 November 1991) was an English ] who scored two goals in the ] for ] in a 4–1 win against ]. Stamps was famous for his powerful shot and is a cult figure in Derby County history, with the club's annual ] award being named after him.


==Career== ==Career==
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After attracting interest from clubs such as Everton, Leeds and Newcastle, Stamps joined first division leaders Derby in January 1939 for a fee reportedly around £2,500,<ref name="dm_20jan1939"/> although other sources suggest it was closer to £1,500.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/> He made his league debut in March 1939 against ], scoring two second-half goals in a 3-1 win. His debut performance was reviewed favourably by Jack Haddon, writing for the '']'', who described him as a "thrustful, go-ahead opportunist who is a mighty useful chap to have on your side".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-dispatch/161593704/ |newspaper=Sunday Dispatch |title=New player led Derby revival |page=20 |date=19 March 1939}}</ref> His debut was also viewed favourably by '']'' writer Charles Mann, who commented that Stamps's performance "brought back a lot of the life to a jaded attack".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161636143/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Much more fight shown against Charlton |page=7 |date=20 March 1939}}</ref> After attracting interest from clubs such as Everton, Leeds and Newcastle, Stamps joined first division leaders Derby in January 1939 for a fee reportedly around £2,500,<ref name="dm_20jan1939"/> although other sources suggest it was closer to £1,500.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/> He made his league debut in March 1939 against ], scoring two second-half goals in a 3-1 win. His debut performance was reviewed favourably by Jack Haddon, writing for the '']'', who described him as a "thrustful, go-ahead opportunist who is a mighty useful chap to have on your side".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-dispatch/161593704/ |newspaper=Sunday Dispatch |title=New player led Derby revival |page=20 |date=19 March 1939}}</ref> His debut was also viewed favourably by '']'' writer Charles Mann, who commented that Stamps's performance "brought back a lot of the life to a jaded attack".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161636143/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Much more fight shown against Charlton |page=7 |date=20 March 1939}}</ref>


During ], he was wounded at ]<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/> and was one of the last men of the ] to be evacuated in 1940.<ref name="et_27apr1996">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709463/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps, John David: Centre-forward |page=63 |date=27 April 1996}}</ref> He also later severed a ligament in his leg while playing for an army team. Despite being told after the latter injury that it was career ending, he made a quick recovery on both occasions and returned to football.<ref name="ep_17dec1953">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161723049/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Jack Stamps signs for Shrewsbury: Ex-Colleague Crooks pays only small fee |page=8 |date=17 December 1953}}</ref> In 1942–43, he made 14 wartime guest appearances for ], scoring 11 goals.<ref>{{cite book | title=The Alphabet of the Saints|last= Holley |first= Duncan |last2= Chalk|first2= Gary| publisher= ACL & Polar Publishing | year=1992| isbn=0-9514862-3-3|page=391}}</ref> He led the attack in Derby's 1946 FA Cup Final win,<ref name="testimonial">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincolnshire-echo/161581838/ |newspaper=Lincolnshire Echo |title=Testimonial for Jackie Stamps |page=3 |date=13 February 1954}}</ref> where he scored two goals in extra time.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/> He came close to scoring in regular time but the ball burst as he shot, making it easier to save.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/History/0,,10270~1026308,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901205856/http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/History/0%2C%2C10270~1026308%2C00.html |archive-date= 1 September 2009 |title=''FA Cup Winners 1946'' |publisher=Derby County F.C. |date=26 March 2009 |access-date=30 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His FA Cup run included nine goals in eight matches.<ref name="et_21nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161661356/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Jack Stamps: a Derby County legend |page=66 |date=21 November 1991}}</ref> In August 1947, ] enquired about Stamps, to which Derby responded that "£25,000 would not buy him".<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/> During ], he was wounded at ]<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/> and was one of the last men of the ] to be evacuated in 1940.<ref name="et_27apr1996">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709463/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps, John David: Centre-forward |page=63 |date=27 April 1996}}</ref> He also later severed a ligament in his leg while playing for an army team. Despite being told after the latter injury that it was career ending, he made a quick recovery on both occasions and returned to football.<ref name="ep_17dec1953">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161723049/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Jack Stamps signs for Shrewsbury: Ex-Colleague Crooks pays only small fee |page=8 |date=17 December 1953}}</ref> In 1942–43, he made 14 wartime guest appearances for ], scoring 11 goals.<ref>{{cite book | title=The Alphabet of the Saints|last= Holley |first= Duncan |last2= Chalk|first2= Gary| publisher= ACL & Polar Publishing | year=1992| isbn=0-9514862-3-3|page=391}}</ref> He led the attack in Derby's 1946 FA Cup Final win against Charlton Athletic,<ref name="testimonial">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincolnshire-echo/161581838/ |newspaper=Lincolnshire Echo |title=Testimonial for Jackie Stamps |page=3 |date=13 February 1954}}</ref> where he scored two goals in extra time.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/> He came close to scoring in regular time but the ball burst as he shot, slowly dropping into the hands of Charlton's goalkeeper. It was the first time in a cup final game that a ball had burst.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161786611/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Ball burst |page=26 |date=11 December 1967}}</ref> His FA Cup run that season included nine goals in eight matches.<ref name="et_21nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161661356/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Jack Stamps: a Derby County legend |page=66 |date=21 November 1991}}</ref> In August 1947, ] enquired about Stamps, to which Derby responded that "£25,000 would not buy him".<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/>


He finished at Derby's highest scorer in 1950 and as the joint highest scorer in the league that season.<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/> He ended his Derby career with 100 league goals in 233 games and 26 goals in 29 FA Cup games.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/> He finished at Derby's highest scorer in 1950 and as the joint highest scorer in the league that season.<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/> He ended his Derby career with 100 league goals in 233 games and 26 goals in 29 FA Cup games.<ref name="dt_21nov1991"/>


===Late career=== ===Shrewsbury Town===
In December 1953, Stamps transferred to ] for a reported "moderate fee",<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-daily-post/161722729/ |newspaper=Liverpool Daily Post |title=Stamps joins Shrewsbury |page=8 |date=18 December 1953}}</ref> joining under the management of his former Derby teammate ].<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/><ref name="testimonial"/> In July 1954, after barely a single season at the club, it was reported that ] manager ] had approached Shrewsbury about signing Stamps, which was declined. Burton Albion had requested the release of Stamps, but Shrewsbury found the offer unacceptable. Despite this, they left the door open for any future satisfactory bids, which Burton was unable to afford.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709475/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Albion's bid for Jack Stamps fails |page=54 |date=27 July 1954}}</ref> In December 1953, Stamps transferred to ] for a reported "moderate fee",<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-daily-post/161722729/ |newspaper=Liverpool Daily Post |title=Stamps joins Shrewsbury |page=8 |date=18 December 1953}}</ref> joining under the management of his former Derby teammate ].<ref name="ep_17dec1953"/><ref name="testimonial"/> At that time, Crooks had been concerned by the lack of goal scoring and had spent weeks trying to find an experienced forward player. Stamps made his home debut against ], where Shewsbury won their first game in their last twelve.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-echo/161748944/ |newspaper=Liverpool Echo |title=Derby Old Boys |page=7 |date=9 January 1954}}</ref> By late January 1954, the signing of Stamps had reportedly improved the club's attack considerably and he was the only forward player to keep his place in the team when they faced ] that month.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161748827/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=City have lost only one of four games with Shrewsbury |page=21 |date=23 January 1954}}</ref> On 23 January, he scored a ] against ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161749374/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Others on mark |page=50 |date=25 January 1954}}</ref>


In early August 1954, it was reported that terms were agreed with ] for Stamps's transfer<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/grimsby-evening-telegraph/161664008/ |newspaper=Grimsby Evening Telegraph |title=Boston to sign Jack Stamps |page=6 |date=6 August 1954}}</ref> after he rejected Shrewsbury's terms. However, this was denied by Shrewsbury, who indicated that Boston United had merely been given permission to talk to the player.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161664247/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps and Boston reports denied |page=6 |date=7 August 1954}}</ref> Less than a week later, on 11 August, news surfaced that Burton Albion planned to complete the transfer of Stamps,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161675136/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Mr. Reg Weston goes to Shrewsbury |page=32 |date=11 August 1954}}</ref> which was possible after Stamps refused to re-sign for Shrewsbury.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/burton-observer-and-chronicle/161708738/ |newspaper=Burton Observer and Chronicle |title=Jack Stamps signs for Burton Albion |page=1 |date=12 August 1954}}</ref> The transfer fee was funded by the Burton Albion Supporters' Club and he made his debut on 14 August in a charity fundraising practice match.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161708460/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps signs: In Albion practice game |page=40 |date=12 August 1954}}</ref> Upon joining Burton, he was also granted a temporary license to run the Dog and Partridge Hotel in New Street, Burton.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161664553/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Jack Stamps - mine host |page=108 |date=20 August 1954}}</ref> Reports surfaced in June 1954 that Stamps had asked for a transfer away from the club, after refusing terms offered to him for the following season. Stamps was reported as saying that he would rather leave football completely than re-sign for Shrewsbury under the terms proposed.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161786409/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=In brief: Stamps refuses Shrewsbury terms |page=24 |date=29 June 1954}}</ref> On 21 July 1954, it was reported that Stamps had made arrangements to take charge of pre-season training at ], planned to start on 8 August.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161786497/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Jack Stamps to coach Matlock Town players |page=2 |date=21 July 1954}}</ref> However just a week later, ] manager ] approached Shrewsbury about signing Stamps, which was rejected. Burton Albion had requested the release of Stamps, but Shrewsbury found the offer unacceptable. Despite this, they left the door open for any future satisfactory bids, which Burton could not afford.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709475/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Albion's bid for Jack Stamps fails |page=54 |date=27 July 1954}}</ref> In early August 1954, it was reported that terms were agreed with ] for Stamps's transfer,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/grimsby-evening-telegraph/161664008/ |newspaper=Grimsby Evening Telegraph |title=Boston to sign Jack Stamps |page=6 |date=6 August 1954}}</ref> however this was denied by Shrewsbury, who indicated that Boston United had merely been given permission to talk to the player.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161664247/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps and Boston reports denied |page=6 |date=7 August 1954}}</ref> Less than a week later, on 11 August, news surfaced that Burton Albion planned to complete the transfer of Stamps,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161675136/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Mr. Reg Weston goes to Shrewsbury |page=32 |date=11 August 1954}}</ref> which was possible after Stamps refused to re-sign for Shrewsbury.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/burton-observer-and-chronicle/161708738/ |newspaper=Burton Observer and Chronicle |title=Jack Stamps signs for Burton Albion |page=1 |date=12 August 1954}}</ref>


===Burton Albion===
⚫ During the 1954–1955 season, Stamps scored 12 goals (including two penalties) in the Birmingham League and six goals in cup ties by Christmas.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Burton Albion FC v Gresley Rovers FC Matchday Programme 26/12/54}}</ref> However, in October 1955, he suffered a serious injury to his left foot during an FA Cup second qualifying round match against ]. Twisting awkwardly during a jump just before half-time, he broke five bones and severed several ligaments. Doctors informed him that he would never be able to play football again. At that point, Stamps was Burton's top scorer, with 39 league goals in 37 appearances, along with seven goals in cup ties.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709510/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps may not play again |page=9 |date=11 October 1955}}</ref> Following his injury, he began coaching at the club<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-evening-mail/161723734/ |newspaper=Birmingham Evening Mail |title=Stamps plan for Burton |page=22 |date=5 December 1955}}</ref> and formally retired as a player in May 1956,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/nottingham-evening-news/161727513/ |newspaper=Nottingham Evening News |title=Stamps gives up football |page=8 |date=16 May 1956}}</ref> although later played in a charity match against Derby Corinthians in October 1956.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161727261/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Stamps not finished |page=18 |date=11 October 1956}}</ref> He was appointed as team-coach in April 1957.<ref name="et_29oct1959"/>
Stamps transferred to Burton Albion on 12 August 1954, with the transfer being funded by the Burton Albion Supporters' Club. He made his debut just two days later, on 14 August, in a charity fundraising practice match.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161708460/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps signs: In Albion practice game |page=40 |date=12 August 1954}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he was also granted a temporary license to run the Dog and Partridge Hotel in New Street, Burton.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161664553/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Jack Stamps - mine host |page=108 |date=20 August 1954}}</ref>


⚫ During the 1954–1955 season, Stamps scored 12 goals (including two penalties) in the ] and 6 goals in cup ties by Christmas.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Burton Albion FC v Gresley Rovers FC Matchday Programme 26/12/54}}</ref> He was appointed as player-coach in June 1955.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-journal/161729390/ |newspaper=The Guardian Journal |title=Post for Stamps |page=6 |date=18 June 1955}}</ref> However, in October 1955, he suffered a serious injury to his left foot during an FA Cup second qualifying round match against ]. Twisting awkwardly during a jump just before half-time, he broke five bones and severed several ligaments. Doctors informed him that he would never be able to play football again. At that point, Stamps was Burton Albion's top scorer, with 39 league goals in 37 appearances, along with seven goals in cup ties.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161709510/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps may not play again |page=9 |date=11 October 1955}}</ref> Despite the prognosis, he continued coaching at the club<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-evening-mail/161723734/ |newspaper=Birmingham Evening Mail |title=Stamps plan for Burton |page=22 |date=5 December 1955}}</ref> and resumed light training in December, however still had pain in his foot and feared he would never be fit enough to play again.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-journal/161729455/ |newspaper=The Guardian Journal |title=Struggle over |page=5 |date=31 December 1955}}</ref> He was back in training in March 1956, still hopeful of returning to action, pending the results of an x-ray in May.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-journal/161748503/ |newspaper=The Guardian Journal |title=Stamps back in training |page=6 |date=13 March 1956}}</ref> He officially retired as a player in May 1956,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/nottingham-evening-news/161727513/ |newspaper=Nottingham Evening News |title=Stamps gives up football |page=8 |date=16 May 1956}}</ref> although later made a return to the pitch in October 1956 for a charity match against Derby Corinthians.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-post/161727261/ |newspaper=Evening Post |title=Stamps not finished |page=18 |date=11 October 1956}}</ref> He was appointed as team-coach in April 1957.<ref name="et_29oct1959"/>
⚫ In November 1957, while assistant manager, Stamps took over as caretaker manager following the sacking of ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/hull-daily-mail/161635556/ |newspaper=Hull Daily Mail |title=Burton Town sack Sammy Crooks |page=8 |date=13 November 1957}}</ref> He was offered the role permanently in March 1958,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/nottingham-evening-news/161593129/ |newspaper=Nottingham Evening News |title=Jackie Stamps is sacked by Burton Albion |page=9 |date=28 October 1959}}</ref> but was asked to tender his resignation just over 18 months later in October 1959 after a poor run of results, with the club facing severe financial difficulties and the threat of collapse.<ref name="et_29oct1959">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161724376/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps quits at Board's request |page=11 |date=28 October 1959}}</ref>


⚫ In November 1957, as assistant manager, Stamps took over as caretaker manager following the sacking of ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/hull-daily-mail/161635556/ |newspaper=Hull Daily Mail |title=Burton Town sack Sammy Crooks |page=8 |date=13 November 1957}}</ref> He was offered the role permanently in March 1958,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/nottingham-evening-news/161593129/ |newspaper=Nottingham Evening News |title=Jackie Stamps is sacked by Burton Albion |page=9 |date=28 October 1959}}</ref> but was asked to tender his resignation just over 18 months later in October 1959 after a poor run of results, with the club facing severe financial difficulties and the threat of collapse.<ref name="et_29oct1959">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161724376/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps quits at Board's request |page=11 |date=28 October 1959}}</ref> In October 1962, it was reported that Stamps had picked up an ankle injury during a Burton and District F.A. match and was treated at hospital.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161786813/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |location=Derby |title=Stamps injured |page=16 |date=22 October 1962}}</ref>
He was elected as honorary vice-president of Derby F.C. in January 1983.<ref name="et_20nov1991"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/burton-mail/161592211/ |newspaper=Burton Mail |title=Soccer mourns legend |page=24 |date=20 November 1991}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Stamps began losing his sight around 1970, initially in one eye. Despite over twenty visits to various specialists, none were able to offer a solution. His vision problems were believed to be the result of repeated heading of a football during his playing career.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/football-post/161582356/ |newspaper=Football Post |title=The Plight of Jackie Stamps |page=4 |date=19 September 1970}}</ref> In September 1970, '']'' published a feature article to draw attention to Stamps’s struggles, shedding light on his financial difficulties as he was surviving on disability and ]. Additionally, he received two one-time hardship grants of £50 from the ] and the ] respectively. Former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper ], whom Stamps had scored against in the 1946 FA Cup Final, made attempts to organise a ] to help raise funds and awareness of Stamps's condition.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-people/161592565/ |newspaper=The Sunday People |title=I'm going blind, says cup hero |page=17 |date=13 September 1970}}</ref> The benefit match took place the following month in October, with Burton Albion playing an all-stars team in front of a crowd of 12,000 at Derby's ].<ref name="et_21nov1991"/> The match raised nearly £5,000 with ] being the standout star.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-people/161658618/ |newspaper=The Sunday People |title=Jack Stamps's benefit match |page=20 |date=18 October 1970}}</ref> Stamps began losing his sight around 1970, initially in one eye. Despite over twenty visits to various specialists, none were able to offer a solution. His vision problems were believed to be the result of repeated heading of a football during his playing career.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/football-post/161582356/ |newspaper=Football Post |title=The Plight of Jackie Stamps |page=4 |date=19 September 1970}}</ref> In September 1970, '']'' published a feature article to draw attention to Stamps’s struggles, shedding light on his financial difficulties as he was surviving on disability and ]. Additionally, he received two one-time hardship grants of £50 from the ] and the ] respectively. Former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper ], whom Stamps had scored against in the 1946 FA Cup Final, made attempts to organise a ] to help raise funds and awareness of Stamps's condition.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-people/161592565/ |newspaper=The Sunday People |title=I'm going blind, says cup hero |page=17 |date=13 September 1970}}</ref> The benefit match took place the following month in October, with Burton Albion playing an all-stars team in front of a crowd of 12,000 at Derby's ].<ref name="et_21nov1991"/> The match raised nearly £5,000 with ] being the standout star.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-people/161658618/ |newspaper=The Sunday People |title=Jack Stamps's benefit match |page=20 |date=18 October 1970}}</ref> He was elected as honorary vice-president of Derby F.C. in January 1983.<ref name="et_20nov1991"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/burton-mail/161592211/ |newspaper=Burton Mail |title=Soccer mourns legend |page=24 |date=20 November 1991}}</ref>


Stamps died on 19 November 1991 at his home in ],<ref name="et_20nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161657804/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Rams cup hero dies |page=40 |date=20 November 1991}}</ref> shortly before his 73rd birthday. Although ] for the final 20 years of his life, he continued to attend Derby County games.<ref name="dt_21nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/161648394/ |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |title=Jack Stamps dies at 72 |page=32 |date=21 November 1991}}</ref> He was remembered fondly by former teammates at Derby County, with ] highlighting his strength and ] describing him as a "gentle giant and a wonderful man".<ref name="et_21nov1991"/> Stamps died on 19 November 1991 at his home in ],<ref name="et_20nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-telegraph/161657804/ |newspaper=Evening Telegraph |title=Rams cup hero dies |page=40 |date=20 November 1991}}</ref> shortly before his 73rd birthday. Although ] for the final 20 years of his life, he continued to attend Derby County games.<ref name="dt_21nov1991">{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph/161648394/ |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |title=Jack Stamps dies at 72 |page=32 |date=21 November 1991}}</ref> He was remembered fondly by former teammates at Derby County, with ] highlighting his strength and ] describing him as a "gentle giant and a wonderful man".<ref name="et_21nov1991"/>


A pub in Derby city centre, opened in 1998 was named after him but in the early 2000s was changed to a ] bar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tenants of Derby city centre's oldest pub moving on to new spot after 20 years |url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/masons-home-home-jo-jim-6863736 |access-date=3 May 2022 |work=DerbyshireLive |date=25 March 2022}}</ref> A pub in Derby city centre, opened in 1998 was named after him but in the early 2000s was changed to a ] bar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tenants of Derby city centre's oldest pub moving on to new spot after 20 years |url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/masons-home-home-jo-jim-6863736 |access-date=3 May 2022 |work=DerbyshireLive |date=25 March 2022}}</ref>

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English footballer

Jackie Stamps
Personal information
Full name John David Stamps
Date of birth (1918-12-02)2 December 1918
Place of birth Thrybergh, England
Date of death 19 November 1991(1991-11-19) (aged 72)
Place of death Winshill, England
Position(s) Centre-forward
Youth career
–1937 Silverwood Colliery
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1938 Mansfield Town 1 (0)
1938–1939 New Brighton 12 (5)
1939–1953 Derby County 233 (100)
1942–1943 → Southampton (war guest) 14 (11)
1953–1954 Shrewsbury Town 22 (4)
1954–1956 Burton Albion 37 (39)
Total 305 (159)
Managerial career
1957–1959 Burton Albion
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John "Jackie" David Stamps (2 December 1918 – 19 November 1991) was an English footballer who scored two goals in the 1946 FA Cup Final for Derby County in a 4–1 win against Charlton Athletic. Stamps was famous for his powerful shot and is a cult figure in Derby County history, with the club's annual Player of the Year award being named after him.

Career

Early career

Stamps started his career as an amateur with Silverwood Colliery before joining Mansfield Town after being scouted while working as a miner, when it was reported he was playing "exceptionally good games" for a reserves team. Making just a single senior appearance for the club, he struggled to break in to the first team and was released at the end of the season.

He was subsequently signed by New Brighton on a free transfer, with manager William James Sawyer announcing the signing on 11 August 1938. After initially playing for the reserve team, he made his senior debut on 12 November 1938 against Southport, following encouraging performances with the club's reserve team, where he scored 11 goals in 13 matches. By late January 1939, he had scored six league goals in nine games and his performances came to the attention of other clubs in the region, including Liverpool.

Derby County

After attracting interest from clubs such as Everton, Leeds and Newcastle, Stamps joined first division leaders Derby in January 1939 for a fee reportedly around £2,500, although other sources suggest it was closer to £1,500. He made his league debut in March 1939 against Charlton Athletic, scoring two second-half goals in a 3-1 win. His debut performance was reviewed favourably by Jack Haddon, writing for the Sunday Dispatch, who described him as a "thrustful, go-ahead opportunist who is a mighty useful chap to have on your side". His debut was also viewed favourably by Evening Telegraph writer Charles Mann, who commented that Stamps's performance "brought back a lot of the life to a jaded attack".

During World War II, he was wounded at Dunkirk and was one of the last men of the British Expeditionary Force to be evacuated in 1940. He also later severed a ligament in his leg while playing for an army team. Despite being told after the latter injury that it was career ending, he made a quick recovery on both occasions and returned to football. In 1942–43, he made 14 wartime guest appearances for Southampton, scoring 11 goals. He led the attack in Derby's 1946 FA Cup Final win against Charlton Athletic, where he scored two goals in extra time. He came close to scoring in regular time but the ball burst as he shot, slowly dropping into the hands of Charlton's goalkeeper. It was the first time in a cup final game that a ball had burst. His FA Cup run that season included nine goals in eight matches. In August 1947, Aston Villa enquired about Stamps, to which Derby responded that "£25,000 would not buy him".

He finished at Derby's highest scorer in 1950 and as the joint highest scorer in the league that season. He ended his Derby career with 100 league goals in 233 games and 26 goals in 29 FA Cup games.

Shrewsbury Town

In December 1953, Stamps transferred to Shrewsbury Town for a reported "moderate fee", joining under the management of his former Derby teammate Sammy Crooks. At that time, Crooks had been concerned by the lack of goal scoring and had spent weeks trying to find an experienced forward player. Stamps made his home debut against Swindon Town, where Shewsbury won their first game in their last twelve. By late January 1954, the signing of Stamps had reportedly improved the club's attack considerably and he was the only forward player to keep his place in the team when they faced Newport County that month. On 23 January, he scored a hat-trick against Norwich City.

Reports surfaced in June 1954 that Stamps had asked for a transfer away from the club, after refusing terms offered to him for the following season. Stamps was reported as saying that he would rather leave football completely than re-sign for Shrewsbury under the terms proposed. On 21 July 1954, it was reported that Stamps had made arrangements to take charge of pre-season training at Matlock Town, planned to start on 8 August. However just a week later, Burton Albion manager Reg Weston approached Shrewsbury about signing Stamps, which was rejected. Burton Albion had requested the release of Stamps, but Shrewsbury found the offer unacceptable. Despite this, they left the door open for any future satisfactory bids, which Burton could not afford. In early August 1954, it was reported that terms were agreed with Boston United for Stamps's transfer, however this was denied by Shrewsbury, who indicated that Boston United had merely been given permission to talk to the player. Less than a week later, on 11 August, news surfaced that Burton Albion planned to complete the transfer of Stamps, which was possible after Stamps refused to re-sign for Shrewsbury.

Burton Albion

Stamps transferred to Burton Albion on 12 August 1954, with the transfer being funded by the Burton Albion Supporters' Club. He made his debut just two days later, on 14 August, in a charity fundraising practice match. Upon joining the club, he was also granted a temporary license to run the Dog and Partridge Hotel in New Street, Burton.

During the 1954–1955 season, Stamps scored 12 goals (including two penalties) in the Birmingham League and 6 goals in cup ties by Christmas. He was appointed as player-coach in June 1955. However, in October 1955, he suffered a serious injury to his left foot during an FA Cup second qualifying round match against Bedworth Town. Twisting awkwardly during a jump just before half-time, he broke five bones and severed several ligaments. Doctors informed him that he would never be able to play football again. At that point, Stamps was Burton Albion's top scorer, with 39 league goals in 37 appearances, along with seven goals in cup ties. Despite the prognosis, he continued coaching at the club and resumed light training in December, however still had pain in his foot and feared he would never be fit enough to play again. He was back in training in March 1956, still hopeful of returning to action, pending the results of an x-ray in May. He officially retired as a player in May 1956, although later made a return to the pitch in October 1956 for a charity match against Derby Corinthians. He was appointed as team-coach in April 1957.

In November 1957, as assistant manager, Stamps took over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Sammy Crooks. He was offered the role permanently in March 1958, but was asked to tender his resignation just over 18 months later in October 1959 after a poor run of results, with the club facing severe financial difficulties and the threat of collapse. In October 1962, it was reported that Stamps had picked up an ankle injury during a Burton and District F.A. match and was treated at hospital.

Personal life

Stamps began losing his sight around 1970, initially in one eye. Despite over twenty visits to various specialists, none were able to offer a solution. His vision problems were believed to be the result of repeated heading of a football during his playing career. In September 1970, The Sunday People published a feature article to draw attention to Stamps’s struggles, shedding light on his financial difficulties as he was surviving on disability and unemployment benefits. Additionally, he received two one-time hardship grants of £50 from the Football Association and the Football League respectively. Former Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Sam Bartram, whom Stamps had scored against in the 1946 FA Cup Final, made attempts to organise a testimonial match to help raise funds and awareness of Stamps's condition. The benefit match took place the following month in October, with Burton Albion playing an all-stars team in front of a crowd of 12,000 at Derby's Baseball Ground. The match raised nearly £5,000 with Bobby Charlton being the standout star. He was elected as honorary vice-president of Derby F.C. in January 1983.

Stamps died on 19 November 1991 at his home in Winshill, shortly before his 73rd birthday. Although blind for the final 20 years of his life, he continued to attend Derby County games. He was remembered fondly by former teammates at Derby County, with Raich Carter highlighting his strength and Tommy Powell describing him as a "gentle giant and a wonderful man".

A pub in Derby city centre, opened in 1998 was named after him but in the early 2000s was changed to a Walkabout bar.

Honours

Derby County

References

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