Jerry Dawson (English footballer)
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Jeremiah "Jerry" Dawson (18 March 1888 – 8 August 1970) was an English
professional football goalkeeper
. Dawson is most notable for holding the record of having played the most ever league games for Burnley
.
, Burnley
, Lancashire
and signed his first professional contract with Burnley
in February 1907 after coming to their attention playing for Portsmouth Rovers
.
Dawson is mostly remembered for one match, the 1914 FA Cup Final
, even though he did not play in it. The day before the game, he told manager John Haworth
that he didn't think he would make it to the end of the game. As there were no substitutes in those days, that would have left Burnley without a goalkeeper. Burnley
went on to win the FA Cup
and, as a sign of respect of his unselfishness, Dawson was given a winner's medal along with the rest of the team.
In his time at Burnley, Dawson played well over 700 first team games overall.
Dawson also played twice for the England national football team
, making his debut on 22 October 1921 in the 1–1 draw with Ireland.
, and played as a batsman in the Lancashire League for Burnley Cricket Club
. His nephew Arthur Dawson
was also a professional football player for Burnley and Nelson
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional football goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
. Dawson is most notable for holding the record of having played the most ever league games for Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
.
Playing career
Dawson was born in ClivigerCliviger
Cliviger is a civil parish within the Borough of Burnley, in Lancashire, England. It is situated to the southeast of Burnley, and northwest of Todmorden and has a population of 2,350...
, Burnley
Burnley
Burnley is a market town in the Burnley borough of Lancashire, England, with a population of around 73,500. It lies north of Manchester and east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder and River Brun....
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and signed his first professional contract with Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
in February 1907 after coming to their attention playing for Portsmouth Rovers
Portsmouth Rovers F.C.
Portsmouth Rovers F.C. was an English association football club based in the village of Portsmouth, which was then in Lancashire. The team spent four years in the second division of the Lancashire Combination between 1911 and 1915, but consistently finished near the foot of the table...
.
Dawson is mostly remembered for one match, the 1914 FA Cup Final
1914 FA Cup Final
The 1914 FA Cup Final was contested by Burnley and Liverpool at Crystal Palace. Burnley won by a single goal, scored by ex-Evertonian Bert Freeman. The game was the last ever final at Crystal Palace and was played in front of a reigning monarch, George V, for the first time. Neither club had...
, even though he did not play in it. The day before the game, he told manager John Haworth
John Haworth
John Haworth was an English football manager. After playing amateur football as a youth, he was appointed manager of Accrington Stanley in 1897. He was in charge of the team for 13 years, leading them to two Lancashire Combination titles, before moving to nearby Burnley in July 1910...
that he didn't think he would make it to the end of the game. As there were no substitutes in those days, that would have left Burnley without a goalkeeper. Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
went on to win the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
and, as a sign of respect of his unselfishness, Dawson was given a winner's medal along with the rest of the team.
In his time at Burnley, Dawson played well over 700 first team games overall.
Dawson also played twice for the England national football team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
, making his debut on 22 October 1921 in the 1–1 draw with Ireland.
Non-playing career
After retiring from professional football he joined the coaching staff at Turf MoorTurf Moor
Turf Moor is a football stadium in Burnley, Lancashire. It is the home ground of Burnley Football Club, which has played there since moving from its Calder Vale ground in 1883. The stadium, which is situated on Harry Potts Way, named so after the club's longest serving Manager, has a capacity of...
, and played as a batsman in the Lancashire League for Burnley Cricket Club
Burnley Cricket Club
Burnley Cricket Club, based at Turf Moor in Burnley, Lancashire, is a cricket club in the Lancashire League.The club was a founder member of the Lancashire League in 1892. Its captain for the 2011 season is Steve Brunt and its professional is Imad Wasim...
. His nephew Arthur Dawson
Arthur Dawson (footballer born 1907)
Arthur Dawson was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward. After starting his career in local football with Portsmouth Rovers, he had spells with Burnley and Lancaster Town in the late 1920s...
was also a professional football player for Burnley and Nelson
Nelson F.C.
Nelson F.C. are an English football club, based in Nelson, Lancashire. They are currently members of the North West Counties Football League Division One, who played their home matches at Victoria Park, Lomeshaye Way. They are full members of the Lancashire County Football Association.-Early years:...
.