Jackie Jameson

Jackie Jameson was born John Jameson on 27 March 1957 in Cashel Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin. He was the youngest son of John Jameson, a CIÉ employee, and Margaret Jameson (née Stephens). As a teenager he developed tetanus after cutting his leg playing football, and only the prompt action of a doctor saved his life. His recovery necessitated keeping his leg in cotton wool for twelve months. == Club career ==

Jameson played his schoolboy football at Lourdes Celtic and Cherry Orchard before moving into League of Ireland football with Shamrock Rovers in 1975. He spent three seasons at Pats, reaching the FAI Cup final in the 1979–80 season where they lost to Waterford. He left the club in 1981 having scored 17 times in 68 league appearances. He spent 9 years at Dalymount Park until his retirement in 1990. Jackie would end up as Bohemian's top league scorer in 5 of those seasons. He was runner up in the FAI Cup in 1982 and 1983 and runner up in the League of Ireland in 1984 and 1985. Although he was never capped at full international level, he was selected for the League of Ireland XI and was part of the squad that participated in the 1988 Olympic qualifiers. He played 303 competitive matches for Bohs after making his debut against Shelbourne on 30 August 1981 with his last game on 28 January 1990 against UCD. Scored once in six European appearances. == Death and legacy ==

Jameson died after drowning at Dún Laoghaire on 28 October 2002. He was inducted into the Bohemians Hall of Fame in 2007 and a function room at Dalymount Park is named in his honour. He is still a legend amongst the Bohs fans and many songs and flags have been created in honour of him. == References ==