John Jackson was an English footballer who made 656 appearances in the football league playing as a goalkeeper for Crystal Palace, Leyton, Orient, Millwall, Ipswich Town and Hereford United.
Jackson began his career as a junior in Crystal Palace, signing him from St Clement Danes School in March 1962. He also spent time with Brentford as a junior.
After two years at Millwall, he played a year with Ipswich, and Jackson finished his career with Hereford University after 19 years as a goalkeeper.
His one league appearance for Ipswich was in a high-pressure match against Manchester United with Ipswich needing to win to stay in with a chance of winning the League Championship.
Jackson received a standing ovation at the end of his first top-flight match for seven years, having made three important saves on Towns’ 2-1 win.
He died on December 29, 2022, at the age of 80. The cause of his death is unknown.