Jerry Dawson (English footballer)
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| Jerry Dawson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeremiah Dawson | |
| Date of birth | 18 March 1888 | |
| Place of birth | Cliviger, England | |
| Date of death | 8 August 1970 (aged 82) | |
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1907-1928 | Burnley | 522 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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- See also: Jerry Dawson (Scottish footballer)
Jerry Dawson, born 8 March 1888 in Cliviger, Lancashire, England is a former professional goalkeeper. He is most notable for holding the record of having played the most ever league games for Burnley.
He signed his first professional contract with the Clarets in February 1907 after coming to their attention playing for his village team. He is mostly remembered for one match, the 1914 FA Cup final, even though he did not play in it. The day before the game, he told manager John Haworth that he didn't think he would make it to the end of the game. As there were no substitutes in those days, that would have left Burnley without a goalkeeper. Burnley went on to win the FA Cup and, as a sign of respect of his unselfishness, Dawson was given a winner's medal along with the rest of the team. In his time at Burnley, he played well over 700 first team games overall. He also played twice for the England national football team.
After retiring from professional football he joined the coaching staff at Turf Moor, and played as a batsman in the Lancashire League for Burnley Cricket Club.
