Billy Jackson

William Jackson (15 July 1902 – November 1974) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career Jackson started his career with non-league sides Leyland, Altrincham and Darwen before joining Football League club Sunderland. He was unable to break into the first team but eventually made his professional debut for Leeds United the following year. He began the 1925–26 season as first choice before losing his place to Tom Mitchell. After a season as cover, he moved to West Ham United but made only two appearances, both against Sheffield United, before leaving for Chelsea in February 1928. He signed for Cardiff City in 1934 but after starting the season in the first team, he was displaced by Freddie Hill. He finished his professional career with a brief spell with Watford before playing non-league football with Chorley and Netherfield.