Jim Jackson
- January 9, 2024
- Sports Commentator
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jim Jackson |
Occupation | Sports Commentator |
Date Of Birth | Mar 23, 1963(1963-03-23) |
Age | 61 |
Birthplace | Utica |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Utica |
Horoscope | Aries |
Jim Jackson Biography
Name | Jim Jackson |
Birthday | Mar 23 |
Birth Year | 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Utica |
Home Town | Utica |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Spouse | Shawnee Simms (m. 2002) |
Children(s) | Traevon Jackson |
Jim Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Sports Commentator who was born on March 23, 1963 in Utica, Utica, United States. Jim Jackson (born March 23, 1963) is an American professional sportscaster. He currently serves as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Flyers and pre-game and post-game radio host for the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition, Jackson has also picked up radio play-by-play broadcasting duties for the 4th and 5th innings of Phillies home games.
Beginning in 2007, Jackson took on pre-game and post-game host duties for Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcasts, occasionally providing play-by-play if another member of the broadcast crew was absent. In 2010, his role was expanded to include play-by-play during the fourth and fifth innings of all regular season home games that did not conflict with his Flyers schedule. He has previous baseball experience as radio play-by-play voice of the Utica Blue Sox of the New York–Penn League from 1986 to 1993 and of the Eastern League’s Trenton Thunder in 2005. He has also called college football, basketball, and lacrosse during his broadcasting tenure.
Jim Jackson Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Sports Commentator |
House | Living in own house. |
Jim Jackson is one of the richest Sports Commentator from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Jackson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
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 21 seasons, now covering the games on NBC Sports Philadelphia and The Comcast Network with Keith Jones and Bill Clement.
Jackson has two children, Deanna, born 1997, and Johnny, born 2000. He lives in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jim Jackson Dating?
According to our records, Jim Jackson married to Shawnee Simms (m. 2002). As of December 1, 2023, Jim Jackson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Sports Commentator. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Jackson celebrates birthday on March 23 of every year.
Is Jim Jackson a Hall of Famer?
Jackson’s Class of 2021 will be induction class No. 16 in the Hall of Fame’s history. Jackson compiled 1,785 points in just three seasons at Ohio State (1989-92). Jackson averaged 19.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 50.3 percent from the field across his Buckeye career.
Where is Jim Jackson today?
He is currently a basketball analyst for Fox Sports, Turner Sports and the Los Angeles Clippers on Bally Sports West , having previously worked for the Big Ten Network.
How many teams did Jim Jackson play for?
Guard Jim Jackson played 14 seasons for 12 teams. Jackson’s career averages were 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 885 regular season games.
How old is Jim Jackson?
51 years (October 14, 1970)
Who is the best Ohio State basketball player ever?
Jerry Lucas , PF (1959-1962) Hondo undoubtedly had the better NBA career, but in college, Lucas was the main guy. In his Ohio State stint, he averaged a ridiculous 24.3 points and 17.2 rebounds, while shooting 62.4% from the field and even 77.7% from the charity stripe.