Jim Jackson (sportscaster)
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Jim Jackson (born March 23, 1963) is an American professional sportscaster. He is the TV play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Flyers. Jackson formerly did radio play-by-play broadcasting duties for the 4th and 5th innings of Phillies home games.
Philadelphia Flyers
Jackson, an Upstate New York native, started his professional career broadcasting for the Utica Devils after graduating from Syracuse University. In 1993, he became the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Philadelphia Flyers, replacing Gene Hart, who had gone back onto television. Two seasons later, Jackson was promoted to the television side where he remains to this day. He has been the play-by-play voice of the Flyers on television for 26 seasons, now covering the games on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies and other experience
Beginning in 2007, Jackson took on
Personal life
Jackson has two children, Deanna, born 1997, and Johnny, born 2000. He lives in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.[2]
References
- ^ Lauber, Scott (14 October 2020). "Phillies radio broadcaster Jim Jackson announces he won't return next season". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ Broadcasters Archived 2017-08-28 at the Wayback Machine, Philadelphia Phillies. Accessed July 20, 2011. "Jim was born on March 23, 1963, and is a 1985 graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism. He resides in Gloucester Township, N.J., with his wife Bernadette, daughter Deanna, and son Johnny."
External links
- Jim Jackson on Twitter
- "Hockey's Great Voices Echo Through Generations" at NHL.com[permanent dead link]. Retrieved 10-20-06.
