Ernest Jackson (11 June 1914 – 1996) was an English

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. He played as a

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. Jackson joined

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from local amateur side Atlas & Norfolk Works in 1932. He started in the third team, but within two years, he made his debut in a First Division match against

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at Bramall Lane on 11 February 1933. He did not win a regular place in the side until 1936, and, but for

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, would have enjoyed twelve full season for the side. He resumed his playing career with Sheffield United after the war in 1946, and retired a few years later. In total he made 229 appearances for Sheffield United with 8 goals.

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1914 births 1996 deaths Footballers from Sheffield English men's footballers Atlas Sports & Social F.C. players Men's association football wing halves Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Sheffield United F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-midfielder-1910s-stub