Frank Jackett (5 July 1927 – 14 April 2010) was a Welsh professional

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who played as a wing half.

Career

Jackett moved from Pontardawe Athletic to Watford, making 14 appearances in the English Football League for them between 1949 and 1953. He then spent a season at Leyton Orient, making a further 4 league appearances, before moving into non-league football with

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Personal life

Jackett died on 14 April 2010, at the age of 82. He was the father of Kenny Jackett, also a professional footballer.

References

1927 births 2010 deaths Welsh men's footballers Pontardawe Town F.C. players Watford F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Ramsgate F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football wing halves {{Wales-footy-midfielder-stub