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Alex Jackson (other)
Alex or Alexander Jackson may refer to: *A. Y. Jackson (1882–1974), Canadian painter and founding member of the Group of Seven *Alex Jackson (footballer, born 1905) (1905–1946), Scottish international footballer (Aberdeen, Huddersfield Town, Chelsea) *Alex Jackson (footballer, born 1935) (born 1935), Scottish footballer (Birmingham City) *Alexandra Jackson (born 1952), Irish swimmer *Alexander Jackson (sport shooter) (1877–1960), British sport shooter *Alex Jackson (baseball) (born 1995), baseball player *Alexander Cosby Jackson (1773–1827), British Army general *A. J. Jackson, American filmmaker and musician *Alexander L. Jackson (1891–1973), African American business owner and civic leader See also *Alec Jackson (other) {{hndis, name=Jackson, Alex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Jackson (footballer, Born 1905)
Alexander Skinner Jackson (12 May 1905 – 15 November 1946) was a Scottish footballer who played for clubs including Dumbarton, Bethlehem Steel, Aberdeen, Huddersfield Town, Chelsea and Nice; he won the English Football League title with Huddersfield in 1925–26. Jackson received 17 international caps for Scotland over a five-year period, and was a member of the 1928 team that became known as the 'Wembley Wizards' after defeating England 5–1 in London, scoring three of those goals. Football career Club Jackson was born and raised in Renton. A highly talented outside right, known as ''the Gay Cavalier'', he was particularly adept at dribbling and free kicks. He initially played for Renton Victoria but was transferred to Dumbarton in 1922 for the pre-inflation price of a football. In 1923, he left Scotland to play in the American Soccer League with Bethlehem Steel alongside his elder brother Wattie, before both returned to Scotland to play for Aberdeen. After an impressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Jackson (footballer, Born 1935)
Alexander James Jackson (born 28 November 1935) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle. He played primarily as a centre forward, but Plymouth also used him as an inside forward. Career Jackson was born in Glasgow where he grew up with Sisters Jean and Shirley, and brother Jim. He joined Birmingham City from junior club Shettleston for a fee of £2,000 in April 1958. He made his debut in the First Division on 15 November 1958, deputising for Eddy Brown in a home game against Newcastle United which Birmingham won 1–0. Jackson had a run of five games at centre forward a few weeks later, but despite scoring six goals in those five games, his first-team football was restricted to the FA Cup thereafter, and new arrival Robin Stubbs stepped into the league side. In March 1960, having played no first-team football for a year, Jackson joined Plymouth Argyle. In four seasons, he scored 27 goals from 75 app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra Jackson
Alexandra Elizabeth Jackson (born 10 June 1952) is a British former competitive swimmer. Swimming career She won a bronze medal in the women's 100-metre freestyle at the 1970 European Aquatics Championships. She competed for Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve ... in Mexico City, in the 100- and 200-metre freestyle, and the 4×100-metre freestyle and 4×100-metre medley relay events; her best achievement were sixth places in the 100-metre freestyle and 4×100-metre medley relay. In the medley relay she competed with Margaret Auton, Wendy Burrell and Dorothy Harrison. She is a four times winner of the British Championship in 100 metres freestyle (1967-1970) and the 200 metres freestyle in 1968. References 1952 birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Jackson (sport Shooter)
Arthur Thomas Jackson (19 May 1877 – 1960) was a British sports shooter. He competed for the British Olympic team at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He fought in World War I and was injured three times. As of 1918, he was a Lieutenant Colonel, and had earned a third bar for his Distinguished Service Order The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typ .... References 1877 births 1960 deaths British male sport shooters Olympic shooters of Great Britain Shooters at the 1908 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing British Army officers Companions of the Distinguished Service Order British Army personnel of World War I People from the London Borough of Islington {{UK-sportshooting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Jackson (baseball)
Alexander James Jackson (born December 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, and Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft. Amateur career Jackson attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego County, California. In 2012 and 2013, he played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field. As a junior, Jackson was ranked by MaxPreps as the best high school prospect for the 2014 class and was their Junior of the Year. Jackson verbally committed to the University of Oregon in March 2013. As a senior, he tied John Drennen for most career home runs in the San Diego section with 47. After the season, he won ''Baseball America''s High School Player of the Year Award. Professional career Seattle Mariners Jackson was highly touted as the best hitter in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Cosby Jackson
Major general Alexander Cosby Jackson (1773–1827) was the 11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon General Officer Commanding, Ceylon (also known as ''Commander of Troops'' or ''Officer Commanding His/Her Majesties Troops, Ceylon'') was the designation of the General Officer appointed to command all British Army units stationed in the island of .... He was appointed in 1812. He was succeeded by Edward Barnes. References General Officers Commanding, Ceylon 19th-century British Army personnel 1773 births 1827 deaths British Army major generals Royal Berkshire Regiment officers 40th Regiment of Foot officers Military personnel from Mumbai British people in colonial India {{UK-army-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander L
Alexander is a male given name. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander and Aleksandr. Related names and diminutives include Iskandar, Alec, Alek, Alex, Alexandre, Aleks, Aleksa and Sander; feminine forms include Alexandra, Alexandria, and Sasha. Etymology The name ''Alexander'' originates from the (; 'defending men' or 'protector of men'). It is a compound of the verb (; 'to ward off, avert, defend') and the noun (, genitive: , ; meaning 'man'). It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek names expressing "battle-prowess", in this case the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line. The earliest attested form of the name, is the Mycenaean Greek feminine anthroponym , , (/Alexandra/), written in the Linear B syllabic script. Alaksandu, alternatively called ''Alakasandu'' or ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |