Jack Nicholas (footballer, born 1885)

William Joseph Nicholas (1885–1934) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County.

After leaving Derby, he joined Swansea Town where he was later made club captain. During his time at Swansea, he suffered with a recurring knee injury, which he reportedly had a successful operation on in June 1914. Nicholas was released by the club in the summer of 1920.

He was the father of Derby County player Jack Nicholas and later became head of ground staff at the club. He died in July 1934, aged 49.