Joseph Louis Jackson (25 November 1875 – 23 July 1943)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Lou Jackson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joseph Louis Jackson | ||
| Date of birth | 25 November 1875 | ||
| Place of birth | Rutherglen, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 23 July 1943 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Norong, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Rutherglen, Border United, Lake Rovers (O&MFL) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1901–02 | South Melbourne | 8 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
In August, 1901, the Argus newspaper wrote that Jackson "follows in fine form, plays a perfect fair game, marks well, is quick on his feet and kicks well".[3]
Jackson played many years with Rutherglen,[4] prior to playing with Border United in the Ovens & Murray Football League in 1901, prior to heading south to play with South Melbourne in 1901 and 1902.[5]
In 1907, Jackson was President of the Ovens & Murray Football League.[6]
Jackson was selected in Corowa Rutherglen Team of the Century in the back pocket in 2003.
Notes
edit- ^ "1943 - Obituary: J L Jackson". The Corowa Free Press (NSW). 27 July 1943. p. 2. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "JUNIOR ASSOCIATION". The Corowa Free Press. Vol. 52, no. 1708. New South Wales, Australia. 20 August 1901. p. 3.
- ^ "1901 - Junior Association". The Corowa Free Press (NSW). 20 August 1901. p. 3. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "1926 - Many Great Footballers Have Been Produced in the Ovens and Murray District". Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic). 12 June 1926. p. 92. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Kevin B. Hill (23 April 2020). "THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE MIGHTY REDLEGS". KB - On Reflection. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "1907 - Ovens & Murray FA". Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic). 27 April 1907. p. 9. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
External links
edit- Lou Jackson at AustralianFootball.com
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