Career
He played at Poli Timișoara (1945–1954), Progresul Sibiu (1955), Știința București (1956–1959) and Victoria București (1959–1960). He coached: Poli Timișoara (1972–1975, 1980–1983, 1986–1988, 1991–1992), Jiul Petroșani (1975–1976), CFR Timișoara (1976–1977), UTA (1977–1979, 1996–1997), Central Saint Martins Reșița (1979), Aurul Brad (1983–1984), Corvinul Hunedoara (1984–1986, 1990–1991), Sportul Studențesc (1988–1990), Progresul București (1993–1994). After retiring as a coach, he continued his career as advisor to Poli Timisoara (2005 - 2007), editorialist at various local and national sports papers and generally became known as "football analyst" with numerous appearances on television and the radio.
He published seven books and authored a number of courses currently used at universities across the country.
Jackie Ionescu was awarded the title of "Citizen of Honour" of Timisoara.
