1947-48
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Unusually for the era, this kit was worn for one season only. The only difference between this and the kits directly before and after is a change in the colour of the collar from white to all-red. Even though it was used for only a short period of time there is still evidence of variation in the stockings used on match days. City began the season with hooped stockings, verified by the presence of Bobby Browne in the team photograph below (he only played in the first five games of the season). By January these had been replaced by solid red stockings with white tops.
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ABOVE: York City vs Rotherham United, 10th Septemper 1947. BACK: Jack Pinder (Coach), Bert Brenen, Tommy Gale, Alec Jackson, Peter Pickering,
Bobby Browne, Maurice McDermott, Tom Lockie (Trainer) & Joseph Porteous. FRONT: Matt Patrick, Len Butt, Alf Patrick, Sid Storey & Jimmy Rudd.
Bobby Browne, Maurice McDermott, Tom Lockie (Trainer) & Joseph Porteous. FRONT: Matt Patrick, Len Butt, Alf Patrick, Sid Storey & Jimmy Rudd.
ABOVE: York City great Alf Patrick models the 'new' socks.
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ABOVE: York City vs Wrexham, 24th January, 1948. Alec Jackson (R) on the attack.
ABOVE: York City vs Tranmere Rovers, 31st January, 1948. Alec Jackson (2nd right) heads over the bar.
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Season 1947/48: Third Division North
Acting manager: Tom Mitchell
Captain: Tommy Gale
Final position: 13th (22 teams)
F.A. Cup: Round 1
Top scorer: Alf Patrick (19)
Captain: Tommy Gale
Final position: 13th (22 teams)
F.A. Cup: Round 1
Top scorer: Alf Patrick (19)