Having not made the grade at West Ham, Jack Gurry was playing in the Athenian League with Barking Town, when his job in the hosiery trade took him to the midlands and to an invitation from First Division Leicester City. After averaging fewer than five games a season, he left newly-relegated Leicester in 1935 to join Second Division Saints.

Basically a half-back, Jack owed his nine League appearances for the Saints in 1935-36 to his versatility: he played in four different positions.

Made available for transfer at the end of that season, for £250, he eventually joined Third North Chester on a free. After retiring from the game, Jack returned to the Leicester area to resume his involvement in his original trade.