Two years later he returned to Deepdale, the home of Preston North End, and after a handful of games at inside–right, switched to the wing where he turned up with Jimmy Ross.

[4] Jack Gordon made his League debut on 8 September 1888 as a winger for Preston North End against Burnley at Deepdale.

He played in all five FA Cup ties including the 3–0 Final win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Kennington Oval on 30 March 1889.

[5][6] Jack Gordon played 134 first–team matches for Preston North End from 8 September 1888 until 24 November 1894 scoring 35 goals.

[5] Sadly, Jack Gordon developed congestion of the lungs and pleurisy and doctors had to battle for three days to save his life.

[2] Jack Gordon gained the following honours during his playing career:- Preston North End Gordon played professionally as a centre fielder for Preston North End Baseball Club in the 1890 National League of Baseball of Great Britain, but mostly was in the amateur team.