Ernest Jackson

For the painter, see Francis Ernest Jackson.

Ernest Jackson

Personal information
Full name	Ernest Jackson
Date of birth	11 June 1914
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Date of death	1996
Playing position	Right-Half
Youth career
	Atlas & Norfolk F.C.
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1930	Sheffield Wednesday	0	(0)
1930	Grimsby Town (trial)	0	(0)
1932-1948	Sheffield United	229	(8)
Total		229	(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Ernest Jackson (11 June 1914 in Sheffield – 1996) was a former footballer. He played as a right-half.

Ernest Jackson joined Sheffield United from local amateur side Atlas & Norfolk F.C in 1932. He started in the third team, but within two years, he made his debut in a First Division match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on 11 February 1933.

He did not win a regular place in the side until 1936, and, but for World War II, would have enjoyed twelve full season for the side. He resumed his playing career with the Blades after the war in 1946, and retired a few years later. In total he made 229 appearances for Sheffield United with 8 goals.