Billy Jackson (footballer)

William Jackson (15 July 1902 — November 1974) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Billy Jackson
Personal information
Full name William Jackson
Date of birth (1902-07-15)15 July 1902
Place of birth Farnworth, England
Date of death 1974 (aged 71–72)
Place of death Blackpool, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Leyland
1922–1923 Altrincham
1923–1924 Darwen
1924–1925 Sunderland 0 (0)
1925–1927 Leeds United 38 (2)
1927–1928 West Ham United 2 (0)
1928–1931 Chelsea 26 (6)
1931 Leicester City 4 (0)
1931–1932 Ashford Town
1932–1934 Bristol Rovers 37 (14)
1934–1935 Cardiff City 12 (0)
1935 Watford 4 (1)
1935–1936 Chorley
1936 Netherfield
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Jackson started his career with non-league sides Leyland, Altrincham and Darwen before joining Football League club Sunderland. He was unable to break into the first team but eventually made his professional debut for Leeds United the following year. He began the 1925–26 season as first choice before losing his place to Tom Mitchell. After a season as cover, he moved to West Ham United but made only two appearances, both against Sheffield United, before leaving for Chelsea in February 1928.[1]

He spent the longest period of his career with Chelsea, remaining with the club until December 1931, despite being largely used as a reserve player.[1] He left Chelsea to join Leicester City but made just four appearances and was fined by the club after fighting with a reserve team player.[2] He signed for Cardiff City in 1934 but after starting the season in the first team, he was displaced by Freddie Hill. He finished his professional career with a brief spell with Watford before playing non-league football with Chorley and Netherfield.[3]

References
  1. "Billy Jackson". ozwhitelufc.net. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. "Billy Jackson". foxestalk.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  3. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 96. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
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