About John Jackson
Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 68–69). John Jackson was a British association football player.
Career Jackson was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme and played amateur football with Alsager Town before joining Stoke City in 1946. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Jackson?
English footballer born 1923
When was John Jackson born?
John Jackson was born on 7 January 1923 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
When did John Jackson die?
John Jackson died in 1992 in Endon.
What was John Jackson's occupation?
John Jackson was an association football player.
What nationality was John Jackson?
John Jackson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Jackson (footballer, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Jackson. https://biography.guide/john-jackson-association-football-player-1923/
MLA: "John Jackson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-jackson-association-football-player-1923/.
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