Career
He played as a right back. Jackson was born in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, and played football for local clubs Kimberley Street John"s and Eastwood Rangers before joining Lincoln City. He made his debut in January 1909, and contributed to Lincoln becoming champions of the Midland League and consequent re-election to the Football League.
He played regularly from then on, making more than 30 appearances each season until the First World War put a stop to league football in 1915.
He played 15 games in the first post-war season, his last appearances in Lincoln"s first team Jackson died in 1960 aged about 74.