Joey Jackson Explained

Joe Jackson
Number:86, 76
Position:Defensive end, Linebacker
Birth Date:7 May 1950
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:270
High School:Withrow (OH)
College:New Mexico State
Draftyear:1972
Draftround:5
Draftpick:139
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • All Rookie Team 1972
  • New Mexico State Hall of Fame
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:20
Pfr:JackJo21

William Joseph Jackson (born May 7, 1950) is a former professional football player. He played for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings as a defensive end. He finished second in quarterback sacks as a rookie. He is currently an evangelist to athletes and conference speaker to Christian men's groups throughout the United States. He also played in the World Football League (WFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] [2]

He attended and played for the New Mexico State University and was also elected to the New Mexico State University hall of fame. He was later picked in the 5th round of the 1972 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He was in the Superstar Sports Magazine all rookie team.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1978 Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup Champions . profootballarchives.com . February 7, 2016.
  2. News: JACKSONVILLE EXPRESS . . August 13, 1975 . February 7, 2016 . 38.