Jack Hallam (footballer)

John "Jack" Hallam (26 June 1869 – 7 March 1949) was an English professional footballer who played as an outside right.

[6] In 1890, he moved to Small Heath, then playing in the Football Alliance, and made more than 150 appearances for the club in all competitions.

[4] The strength of Hallam's game lay in his speed, and he formed fine partnerships on the right side with both Charlie Short and Billy Walton.

[7] In Small Heath's first Football League season, they won the inaugural Second Division championship; Hallam contributed 17 goals, and was only outscored by future England international Fred Wheldon.

[8] He also helped them to runners-up spot and promotion to the First Division the following year and played a further 18 months in the top flight.