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Dirk Jackson

1885 – 1976

South African rugby union player and cricketer

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Lived 1885 – 1976 (aged 91). Dirk Jackson was a South African rugby union player and cricketer.

Dirk Cloete Jackson (21 April 1885 – 17 September 1976) was a South African rugby union player and cricketer.

Jackson was born on a farm on the outskirts of Cape Town and was educated nearby at Diocesan College. A halfback, he played three of the five international matches on the Springboks' first tour of the British Isles in 1906–07. He was the last survivor of that touring team.

Jackson played first-class cricket for Western Province and Transvaal from 1909 to 1913. He was a member of the Western Province team that won all three matches in the 1908–09 Currie Cup and finished first. He took his best bowling figures during the season: 4 for 36 and 2 for 20 in the innings victory over Eastern Province. He made his highest score of 59 against Orange Free State two years later.

He died at his farm near Pretoria in 1976, aged 91.

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Also known as
Dirk Cloete van Alphen Jackson, Dirk Cloete Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dirk Jackson?

South African rugby union player and cricketer

When was Dirk Jackson born?

Dirk Jackson was born on 21 April 1885 in Cape Colony, Constantia, Cape Town.

When did Dirk Jackson die?

Dirk Jackson died on 17 December 1976 in Brits, North West, Transvaal Province.

What was Dirk Jackson's occupation?

Dirk Jackson was a rugby union player and cricketer.

What nationality was Dirk Jackson?

Dirk Jackson was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dirk Jackson

· Wikidata: Q76203777

· DBpedia: Dirk Jackson

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