Jackie Morton

John "Jackie" Morton (26 February 1914 – 8 March 1986) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for West Ham United.

Morton was born in Sheffield and made 275 appearances and scored 57 goals for the east London club until 1939, having signed from Gainsborough for £600 in 1931. Along with Joe Cockroft, he was an ever-present for the club during the 1933-34 season.

Morton had previously played for Woodburn Council School and Woodhouse Alliance, and signed pro with Gainsborough aged 17.

He gained a solitary cap for England in a 5-4 victory over Czechoslovakia on 1 December 1937, in which he scored the second England goal, (Stanley Matthews scored his only international hat trick in this match).

References

Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 150. ISBN 1-903135-50-8.
Jackie Morton England profile at Englandstats

External links

John Morton at westhamstats.info

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