About Douglas Jackson
Lived 1941 – 2018 (aged 76). Douglas Jackson was a rugby union player.
William Douglas Jackson (5 December 1941 – 29 January 2018) was a Scottish rugby union player. He played on the wing for Hawick and won 8 international caps representing the Scotland national rugby union team.
Early life He was born on 5 December 1941 in Hawick, Scotland. He was educated at Hawick High School.
Rugby career Jackson made his debut for Hawick in 1958. He was a winger who stood 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighed 12 stones. In the 1969–70 season he scored 29 tries and equalled the club record. His last test appearance for Scotland was against England at Twickenham on 15 March 1969.
He was later the manager of the South of Scotland under-21 team.
He died on 29 January 2018 in Borders General Hospital, Melrose, aged 76.
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Who was Douglas Jackson?
Scottish rugby union player (1941–2018)
When was Douglas Jackson born?
Douglas Jackson was born on 5 December 1941 in Hawick.
When did Douglas Jackson die?
Douglas Jackson died on 29 January 2018 in Melrose.
What was Douglas Jackson's occupation?
Douglas Jackson was a rugby union player.
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