John (Foghorn) Jackson (born 21 May 1833 at Bungay in Suffolk; died 4 November 1901 at Brownlow Hill in Liverpool) was a Nottinghamshire and All England Eleven cricketer who was generally reckoned to be the outstanding fast bowler of the 1850s. May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The William Clarke stand at Nottinghamshires home ground, Trent Bridge. ... Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is a technique used for bowling in the sport of cricket. ...

Jackson was affectionately known as "Foghorn" for his habit of blowing his nose loudly. He was a righthanded batsman who could hit the ball with some power when he connected and an occasional wicketkeeper, but he was best known as a rightarm fast bowler of fearsome pace and ability.

He played for Nottinghamshire 1855-1866 and also represented Kent in 1858. In 1859 he took part in the first ever overseas cricket tour when he was a member of the England team visiting North America. 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

His overall first-class career record covered 115 matches. He scored 1993 runs at an average of 12.61 with a highest score of 100. He took 106 catches.

His impressive bowling figures were 655 wickets for 7491 runs at the outstanding average of 11.52. His best innings analysis was 9-27. He took 5wI on 59 occasions and 10wM in 20 matches.

Tragically, Jackson lived his later life in extreme poverty and died in much reduced circumstances.