Archibald Jackson (25 January 1901 – 11 November 1985) was an

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professional

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who played as a

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for

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. Born in England but raised in Scotland, his father

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, elder brother

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, uncle

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and cousin

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were all footballers; another cousin was Australian cricketer

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.Jimmy, Alex, Archie and The Parson
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Archie 1901 births 1985 deaths Footballers from Plumstead English footballers Association football defenders Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Third Lanark A.C. players Chester City F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Walsall F.C. players Southport F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Manchester North End F.C. players Rossendale United F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Anglo-Scots