Jimmy 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.
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Name:
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James Jackson Jr. |
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Height:
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5′ 8″ |
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Weight:
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11st |
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Date of Birth:
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4th December 1900 |
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Place of Birth:
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Newcastle |
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Position:
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Defender |
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Nationality:
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English |
Football Career:
| Queen’s Park | 1918 | 1919 |
| Motherwell | 1919 | 1923 |
| Aberdeen | 1923 | 1925 |
| Liverpool | 1925 | 1933 |
Well Career:
| Apps | Goals | |
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League:
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97 | 1 |
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Scottish Cup:
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– | – |
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League Cup:
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– | – |
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Other:
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– | – |
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Total:
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97 | 1 |