Jimmy Jackson



Jimmy JacksonJimmy Jackson played for Queen’s Park before joining Motherwell in 1919. He then went on to serve Aberdeen and joined English side Liverpool in May 1925. Known as ‘Parson’ Jackson, Jimmy is believed to be the only Motherwell player in history to become a church minister after retiring from the game. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Scottish parents, sport was very much in his blood. His father played professional football for twenty years with various Scottish and English Clubs. He studied for the Presbyterian ministry during his Anfield career and read Philosophy and Greek. He went up to Cambridge before becoming ordained.

Name:
James Jackson Jr.
Height:
5′ 8″
Weight:
11st
Date of Birth:
4th December 1900
Place of Birth:
Newcastle
Position:
Defender
Nationality:
English

Football Career:

Queen’s Park 1918 1919
Motherwell 1919 1923
Aberdeen 1923 1925
Liverpool 1925 1933

Well Career:

Apps Goals
League:
97 1
Scottish Cup:
League Cup:
Other:
Total:
97 1