Lou Jackson (footballer)
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Fullname
Joseph Louis Jackson
Born
25 November 1875
Rutherglen, Victoria
Rutherglen, Victoria
Died
23 July 1943 (aged 67)
Norong, Victoria
Norong, Victoria
Original teams
Rutherglen, Border United, Lake Rovers (O&MFL)
| Lou Jackson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joseph Louis Jackson | ||
| Born |
25 November 1875 Rutherglen, Victoria | ||
| Died |
23 July 1943 (aged 67) Norong, Victoria | ||
| Original teams | Rutherglen, Border United, Lake Rovers (O&MFL) | ||
| Position | Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1901–02 | South Melbourne | 8 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Joseph Louis Jackson (25 November 1875 – 23 July 1943)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
In August, 1901, the Argus newspaper wrote that Jackson "follows in fine form, plays a perfect fair game, marks well, is quick on his feet and kicks well".[3]
Jackson played many years with Rutherglen,[4] prior to playing with Border United in the Ovens & Murray Football League in 1901, prior to heading south to play with South Melbourne in 1901 and 1902.[5]
In 1907, Jackson was President of the Ovens & Murray Football League.[6]
Jackson was selected in Corowa Rutherglen Team of the Century in the back pocket in 2003.
