John Jackson (footballer, born 1923) explained

John Jackson
Fullname:John Jackson
Birth Date:7 January 1923
Birth Place:Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Death Date:June 1992 (aged 68)
Death Place:Leek, Staffordshire, England
Position:Centre forward
Years1:1944
Years2:1946–1947
Caps2:4
Goals2:3
Years3:1947–1948
Clubs3:Congleton Town

John Jackson (7 January 1923 – June 1992) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke City.[1]

Career

Jackson was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme and played amateur football with Alsager Town before joining Stoke City in 1946.[1] He scored three goals in three matches in 1946–47 but failed to gain a regular place in Bob McGrory's starting eleven and after one more appearance in the next campaign he returned to amateur football with Congleton Town.[1]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City1946–47First Division330033
1947–48First Division100010
Career Total430043

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.