Edward Jackett
English rugby union and rugby league footballer (1878-1935) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 57
Edward John Jackett, known as John Jackett, was an English rugby union player, who represented the England national rugby union team, the British Lions, and competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.
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Something wrong?Career 3
ClubYears
British & Irish Lions1908
England men’s1905-1909
Leicester Tigers
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About this person
He is the elder brother of Richard ″Dick″ Jackett, who was also in the Great Britain team which won the Olympic silver medal.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1935 · aged 57
