Ernest Jackson
For the wide receiver, see Ernest Jackson (gridiron football).
For the painter, see Francis Ernest Jackson.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernest Jackson | ||
| Date of birth | 11 June 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Date of death | 1996 | ||
| Playing position | Right-Half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlas & Norfolk F.C. | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1930 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 1930 | Grimsby Town (trial) | 0 | (0) |
| 1932-1948 | Sheffield United | 229 | (8) |
| Total | 229 | (8) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ernest Jackson (11 June 1914 in Sheffield – 1996) was a former footballer. He played as a right-half.
Ernest Jackson joined Sheffield United from local amateur side Atlas & Norfolk F.C in 1932. He started in the third team, but within two years, he made his debut in a First Division match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on 11 February 1933.
He did not win a regular place in the side until 1936, and, but for World War II, would have enjoyed twelve full season for the side. He resumed his playing career with the Blades after the war in 1946, and retired a few years later. In total he made 229 appearances for Sheffield United with 8 goals.