Career
He played as a right half. 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 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.