Dennis Jackson

Dennis Leonard Jackson (8 March 1932 – 21 March 2014) was an English professional footballer. He played as a full back.

Dennis Jackson

Personal information
Full name	Dennis Ray Jackson
Date of birth	(1932-03-08)8 March 1932
Place of birth	Birmingham, England
Date of death	20 March 2014(2014-03-20) (aged 82)
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	N/A
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	West Bromwich Albion
	Hednesford Town FC		(0)
1953-1959	Aston Villa	8	(0)
1959-1961	Millwall FC	80	(0)
–	Rugby Town FC	0	(0)
Total		88	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

Jackson was born in Birmingham, England.

Career

In August 1949, at 17 years of age, Jackson was signed-up for the amateur team West Bromwich Albion F.C.. Three years later, he stopped his playing career to join the British Army. In June 1954, he trained with Aston Villa F.C.. On 1 October of the same year he signed professionally by Hednesford Town F.C. for the next two years.

He later played for Millwall F.C. for another two seasons. Finally in 1961, he moved to Rugby Town F.C. for the next five seasons, retiring as a player in May 1966 at 34 years of age.

Death

Jackson died at the age of 82.