Jackie Morton

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John "Jackie" Morton (born 26 February 1914 in Sheffield, died March 1986) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for West Ham United.

Morton made 275 appearances and scored 57 goals for the East London club until 1939, having signed from Gainsborough for £600 in 1931. Along with Joe Cockroft, he was an ever-present for the club during the 1933-34 season.

Morton had previously played for Woodburn Council School and Woodhouse Alliance, and signed pro with Gainsborough aged 17.

He gained a solitary cap for the England national team against Czechoslovakia in 1937.

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Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media, 150. ISBN 1 903135 50 8.
West Ham Player List, last accessed 20 January 2007