Joe Jackson (linebacker, born 1953)

For other people named Joe Jackson, see Joe Jackson (disambiguation).

Joe Jackson
No. 75
Born: (1953-07-27) July 27, 1953 (age 71)
Chicopee, Massachusetts, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
CollegePenn State
NFL draft1975, round: 10, pick: 256
Drafted byMiami Dolphins
Career history
As player
1975Miami Dolphins*
1975–1976Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

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 (CFL). 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.

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]

References

  1. ^ a b "1975 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Joe Jackson CFL card". canadianfootballcards.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ^ "MIAMI DOLPHINS". The Post-Crescent. August 12, 1975. p. 17. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "1975 Winnipeg Blue Bombers". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "1976 Winnipeg Blue Bombers". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.