Corinthians bid farewell to Jackson Nascimento, 1950s Paulista winner | OneFootball

Corinthians announced, on the morning of this Wednesday (9), the passing of Jackson Nascimento at the age of 102. The former player represented the club in the early 1950s and was part of one of the most remarkable teams in the history of the black-and-white side, winners of the Paulista Championship in 1951. He was the oldest living player among those who had worn Timão’s shirt.

Jackson was also the last surviving member of the forward line that made history in the 1951 state title triumph. In that campaign, Corinthians scored 103 goals, a number that immortalized the attack formed by Jackson, Cláudio, Luizinho, Baltazar, and Carbone.

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In a statement published on social media, the club mourned the death of the former athlete and expressed solidarity with his family and friends.

“Jackson was the oldest player among the athletes who wore the Corinthians shirt. A Paulista champion with the Club, he was also the last living member of the attack that scored 103 goals in the 1951 state title.

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista expresses its solidarity with Jackson Nascimento’s family and friends in this moment of pain and mourning. Forever in our hearts,” Corinthians posted.

Jackson’s time at Corinthians

Born on August 24, 1924, in Paranaguá, Paraná, Jackson arrived at Parque São Jorge in 1950. During his time at Corinthians, he played 57 matches and scored 35 goals.

The former player’s record in the black-and-white shirt was 34 wins, ten draws, and 13 defeats. Of the 57 matches he played, Jackson started 41. His 35 goals also place him among the midfielders with the most goals in the club’s history.

His debut came on September 7, 1950, and the then-new arrival already made a decisive contribution. In a friendly against União Mogi at Nogueirão, Corinthians won 7–2, with Jackson among the starters and scoring two goals.

His last recorded appearance for Timão took place on August 15, 1952. Also in a friendly, Corinthians defeated Bauru Atlético Clube 1–0, with Jackson starting the match.

Part of a historic attack

Jackson’s most important moment at Parque São Jorge came in the 1951 season. That year, Corinthians won the Paulista Championship again after going a decade without lifting the state trophy.

With José Castelli, known as Rato, in charge, the team put together an outstanding campaign. There were 28 matches, with 24 wins, two draws, and only two defeats.

The team’s attacking performance was one of the great symbols of that triumph. Corinthians found the net 103 times during the championship, with Jackson part of the attack alongside names who also became historic at the club, such as Baltazar, Carbone, Cláudio, and Luizinho, the Little Thumb.

The 1951 triumph was Jackson’s title during his time in the black-and-white shirt.

His story also left a mark on football in Paraná

Before joining Corinthians, Jackson had begun his career at Athletico-PR, the club where he developed and gained recognition in football. He was part of the team that became known as the “Hurricane” and built a long history in the red-and-black shirt.

Jackson totaled 159 goals in 196 matches for the club from Paraná, numbers that make him the second-highest scorer in Athletico’s history.

After his spell at Corinthians, he returned to Paraná. In addition to his career on the pitch, Jackson was a lawyer and passed a civil service exam in Curitiba. The former player retired at 30 and later remained involved in football, serving as an executive and as a member of Athletico’s coaching staff.

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