Jackie Stamps
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John David Stamps | ||
| Date of birth | 2 December 1918 | ||
| Place of birth | Thrybergh, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 November 1991 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Winshill, Staffordshire, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1936–1937 | Silverwood Colliery | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1937–1938 | Mansfield Town | 1 | (0) |
| 1938–1939 | New Brighton | 11 | (5) |
| 1939–1953 | Derby County | 233 | (100) |
| 1953–1954 | Shrewsbury Town | 22 | (4) |
| 1954–1956 | Burton Albion | 37 | (39) |
| Total | 304 | (148) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1957–1959 | Burton Albion | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John David Stamps (2 December 1918 – 19 November 1991) was an English footballer who played as a centre-forward, most notably for Derby County. He is best remembered for scoring two goals in the 1946 FA Cup Final for Derby County in a 4–1 win against Charlton Athletic. He started as an amateur with Silverwood Colliery before being signed by Mansfield Town but was released after making just one senior appearance. After signing with New Brighton, his performances attracted interest from top clubs, and in January 1939, he signed with Derby County. He made an immediate impact, scoring two goals on his league debut.
Stamps's career was disrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War, during which he was wounded at Dunkirk and later suffered a severe leg injury while playing for an army team. Despite being told the latter injury could end his career, he made a full recovery and continued to play at a high level. In addition to his wartime service, he became a key player for Derby County and in 1950, finished as their top scorer. After a brief stint at Shrewsbury Town, Stamps transferred to Burton Albion in 1954, where his career was cut short by a serious foot injury in 1955 that led to his early retirement from playing.
Stamps remained involved in football as a coach and later as a manager at Burton Albion. His health began to decline in the 1970s due to deteriorating vision, attributed to repeated heading of the ball during his playing days. His financial struggles were highlighted in 1970 when a public appeal raised funds for him, culminating in a benefit match. He died in 1991 at the age of 72 from cancer.