Born on board the SS Tamer off the coast of Japan to an English father and Greek mother, Jack Dorkin was educated in Ipswich before becoming a draughtsman with the Royal Engineers, connected to the Ordnance Office. Having been based in Glasgow, Dorkin moved down to Aldershot in 1891 and, playing for the Engineers, he came to the notice of the St Mary’s committee. They duly “bought him...
Browse through the profiles of every Saints player to have played competitive football from 1887, right up to the present day. Well over 1000 profiles (and growing) including full stats, photos and relevant press cuttings. This is THE place to explore the lives of the men who wore the red and white shirts …..even if it was only the once.
In short the ultimate historical archive for Saints fans who want to delve deeper into the careers and fate of those who represented the club they are so proud to support.
Please note – this is a “live” website inasmuch I add to it every day, so its always worth checking back onto a profile to see if any new facts or images have come to light.