Ernest Jackson (footballer) explained

Ernest Jackson
Height:5 ft 9 in[1]
Birth Date:11 June 1914
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Right half
Youthclubs1:Atlas & Norfolk Works
Years1:1930
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1930
Clubs2:Grimsby Town (trial)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1932–1948
Caps3:229
Goals3:8
Totalcaps:229
Totalgoals:8

Ernest Jackson (11 June 1914 – 1996) was an English footballer. He played as a right half.

Jackson joined Sheffield United from local amateur side Atlas & Norfolk Works in 1932. He started in the third team, but within two years, he made his debut in a First Division match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on 11 February 1933.

He did not win a regular place in the side until 1936, and, but for World War II, would have enjoyed twelve full season for the side. He resumed his playing career with Sheffield United after the war in 1946, and retired a few years later. In total he made 229 appearances for Sheffield United with 8 goals.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sheffield United. Likeliest side for promotion in Division II . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . vii . Newspapers.com.