Joe Jackson (linebacker, born 1953)
| No. 75 | |
| Born: | July 27, 1953 Chicopee, Massachusetts, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| 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 | |
| As player | |
| 1975 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 1975–1976 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
| |
Joe Jackson (born July 27, 1953) is a former
.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
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]
References
- ^ a b "1975 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ a b "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.