The Leeds United team, featuring Jack Charlton, on the back row. PIC: Varley Picture AgencyThe Leeds United team, featuring Jack Charlton, on the back row. PIC: Varley Picture Agency
The Leeds United team, featuring Jack Charlton, on the back row. PIC: Varley Picture Agency

The season that marked start of Jack Charlton's glittering Leeds United career

It was the season which marked the start of a glittering Elland Road career for Jack Charlton as Leeds United won promotion back to the top flight.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 18th Jul 2020, 06:00 BST

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Big Jack and the Whites won promotion in 1955/56 back to Division One after nine years in the wilderness of the Second Division. The class of 56 proved to be a resolute one. Leeds owed much of the glory to the powerful play of John Charles who scored 28 goals in the final 28 games. And Jack Charlton played the final 34 matches proving his enormous potential as a reliable and dependable defender. Enjoy these memories from the season which saw Leeds United get back to where they belong. READ MORE: Jack Charlton remembered - Memories of a Leeds United legend LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

John Charles scored 29 goals in 42 appearances

1. Leeds United 1955/56

John Charles scored 29 goals in 42 appearances

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This is striker Albert Nightingale whose goals also helped Leeds United win promotion.

2. Leeds United 1955/56

This is striker Albert Nightingale whose goals also helped Leeds United win promotion. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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This is winger George Meek who may have been small in stature at just 5ft 3ins but boasted a wealth of skill plying his trade on either flank.

3. Leeds United 1955/56

This is winger George Meek who may have been small in stature at just 5ft 3ins but boasted a wealth of skill plying his trade on either flank. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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Leeds United finished as runners up and were pipped to the Second Division title by Sheffield Wednesday.

4. Leeds United 1955/56

Leeds United finished as runners up and were pipped to the Second Division title by Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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Leeds United take a break from training. Pictured here outside Holbeck's Domestic Street Picture House.

5. Leeds United 1955/56

Leeds United take a break from training. Pictured here outside Holbeck's Domestic Street Picture House. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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Manager Raich Cater and his Leeds team celebrate promotion.

6. Leeds 1955/56

Manager Raich Cater and his Leeds team celebrate promotion. Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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