John Fleming (30 October 1921 – 9 July 1972) 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 , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6, and coached at club level for Warrington.
Background
Jackie Fleming was born in Wigan, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 50 in Liverpool, 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.
Championship final appearances
Jackie Fleming played , 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, and played 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, and played in Warrington's 15-5 victory over Bradford Northern in the Championship Final during the 1947–48 season at Maine Road, Manchester.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Jackie Fleming played 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.
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.