Lou Jackson (footballer) explained

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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1943 - Obituary: J L Jackson . The Corowa Free Press (NSW) . 22 June 2021 . 2 . 27 July 1943.
2. News: JUNIOR ASSOCIATION. . The Corowa Free Press . 52 . 1708 . New South Wales, Australia . 20 August 1901 . 3.
3. Web site: 1901 - Junior Association . The Corowa Free Press (NSW) . 15 September 2021 . 3 . 20 August 1901.
4. Web site: 1926 - Many Great Footballers Have Been Produced in the Ovens and Murray District . Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic) . 10 August 2021 . 92 . 12 June 1926.
5. Web site: Kevin B. Hill . THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE MIGHTY REDLEGS . KB - On Reflection . 22 June 2021 . 23 April 2020.
6. Web site: 1907 - Ovens & Murray FA . Ovens and Murray Advertiser (Beechworth, Vic) . 24 August 2021 . 9 . 27 April 1907.