Andrew Jackson (26 April 1856 – 3 December 1930) was a Scottish

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who played as a full back or half back.

Career

Born in Airdrie, Jackson lived in

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for most of his life and played club football for

, leading them to the 1888 Scottish Cup Final as

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, winning the

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and

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, and taking part in the inaugural season of the

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in 1890. He retired the following year and was granted a benefit match with Cambuslang taking on a Scottish League XI. He made two appearances for

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.(Scotland player) Andrew Jackson
London Hearts Supporters Club

Personal life

His brother

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(20 years younger), son

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, and nephews

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and

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were also all footballers.

References

1856 births 1930 deaths Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers Cambuslang F.C. players Men's association football defenders Men's association football wing halves Footballers from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Footballers from Cambuslang {{Scotland-footy-defender-stub