Born around 1910 in Grimsby Jack Dawson probably came to Liverpool with his job in the concrete industry.
He played for Sefton in the early 1930's and judging by the photographs he looked a big, strong and capable forward.




By 1932 a lot of building work was completed in the city (Royal Liver Building and the crypt at the RC Cathedral) so his contract probably finished and he returned to Hull. Once home he swapped his allegiance to Rugby League and accepted a contract with Hull FC where he had a very successful career.
He led a very active role in the Hessle Church and Scouting Movement, often giving the reading at the Young Men's Association.
As a side track, the Hull FC players organised baseball matches against local congregations, Jack being a frequent home runner.
At International, County and Club level his record is pretty impressive.

With the outbreak of  the Second World War Jack volunteered for RAF aircrew and achieved the rank of Flight Sergeant as a Navigator Observer.
On the 23rd of June 1943 he joined his young pilot on a training mission in a rare bird over the skies of Worcestershire, a B25 Mitchell Bomber.

The B25 Mitchell FL213 of 98 Squadron, Foulsham,