Joe Jackson (linebacker, born 1953)
Joe Jackson (born July 27, 1953) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1975 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Pennsylvania State University.
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Born: | Chicopee, Massachusetts | July 27, 1953
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CFL status | American |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
College | Penn State |
NFL draft | 1975 / Round: 10 / Pick: 256 |
Drafted by | Miami Dolphins |
Career history | |
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1975 | Miami Dolphins* |
1975–1976 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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College career
Jackson played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He returned an onside kick for a touchdown in the 1975 Cotton Bowl.[2]
Professional career
Jackson was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 256th pick in the 1975 NFL Draft as a tight end or wide receiver.[1][2] He was released by the Dolphins in August 1975.[3]
He played in twelve games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1975 to 1976.[4][5]
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References
- "1975 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "Joe Jackson CFL card". canadianfootballcards.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "MIAMI DOLPHINS". The Post-Crescent. August 12, 1975. p. 17. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "1975 Winnipeg Blue Bombers". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "1976 Winnipeg Blue Bombers". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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