About Ernest Jackson
Lived 1914 – 1996 (aged 81–82). Ernest Jackson was a British association football player.
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.
Honours Sheffield United FA Cup runner-up: 1935–36
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Who was Ernest Jackson?
English footballer (1914-1996)
When was Ernest Jackson born?
Ernest Jackson was born on 11 June 1914 in Sheffield.
When did Ernest Jackson die?
Ernest Jackson died in 1996.
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Ernest Jackson was an association football player.
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Ernest Jackson was British.
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