Jackie Fleming

John "Jack"/"Jackie" Fleming (30 October 1921[3] – 24 November 1981) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s, and coached in the 1960s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wigan (Heritage № 444) (two spells), Batley (World War II guest), Warrington (Heritage № 484), and Widnes, as a wing, centre, or stand-off, i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6,[1] and coached at club level for Warrington.

For the Australian rules footballer who played in the 1890s, see Jack Fleming (footballer). For the American sports announcer for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers and the NBA's Chicago Bulls, see Jack Fleming.

John Fleming
Personal information
Full nameJohn Fleming
Born30 October 1921
Wigan, England
Died24 November 1981 (aged 60)
Wigan, England
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1941–46 Wigan
→ Batley (guest)
1947–49 Warrington 104 26 0 0 78
1949/50–52/53 Widnes 82 12 0 0 36
1952–54 Wigan 58 13 0 0 39
Total 244 51 0 0 153
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948–51 England 6 1 0 0 3
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
1967–68 Warrington
Source: [1][2]

Background

Jackie Fleming was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 60 in Wigan, England.

Playing career

International honours

Jackie Fleming won caps for England while at Warrington in 1948 against France (2 matches), and Wales, in 1949 against Wales, and France, and while at Widnes 1951 against France.[2]

Championship Final appearances

Jackie Fleming played right wing, i.e. number 2, in Wigan's 13-9 victory over Dewsbury in the Championship Final first-leg during the 1943–44 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 13 May 1944,[4] and played right wing in the 12-5 victory over Dewsbury in the Championship Final second-leg during the 1943–44 season at Crown Flatt, Dewsbury on Saturday 20 May 1944,[4] and played stand-off in Warrington's 15-5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester.[5]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Jackie Fleming played stand-off in Widnes' 0-19 defeat by Warrington in the 1949–50 Challenge Cup Final during the 1949–50 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 6 May 1950.[6]

Club career

Jackie Fleming made his début for Warrington on Saturday 1 February 1947, and he played his last match for Warrington on Monday 26 December 1949.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "1943–1944 War Emergency League Championship Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. "History of Warrington Rugby League Club". britishrugbyleague.blogspot.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. "Statistics at rugby.widnes.tv". rugby.widnes.tv. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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