Jackie Vernon (footballer)

John Joseph Vernon (26 September 1918 – 24 August 1981) also referred to as Jackie Vernon, was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Belfast Celtic and West Bromwich Albion. Vernon was a dual international and played for both Ireland teams – the IFA XI and the FAI XI. He also played on two occasions for a Great Britain XI.

Jackie Vernon
Personal information
Full name John Joseph Vernon
Date of birth 26 September 1918
Place of birth Belfast, Ireland
Date of death 24 August 1981 (aged 62)
Place of death Belfast, Northern Ireland
Position(s) Centre-half
Youth career
19xx Spearmint F.C.
19xx Dundela
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1937–1947 Belfast Celtic
1947–1952 West Bromwich Albion 190 (1)
1947 → Shamrock Rovers (guest)
1952–1955 Crusaders 44 (1)
International career
1944–1951 Ireland (IFA) 21 (0)
→ Northern Ireland
1946 Ireland (FAI) 2 (0)
1947–1951 Great Britain XI 2 (0)
Managerial career
1952–1956 Crusaders
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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