Keith Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keith Jackson
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 19, 1965(1965-04-19)
Age	59
Birthplace	Little Rock
Country	United States
Birth City	Little Rock
Horoscope	Aries

Keith Jackson Biography

Keith Jackson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 19, 1965 in Little Rock, Little Rock, United States. Jackson played for the University of Oklahoma from 1984 to 1987, where he was nicknamed “Boomer Sooner”. He assisted the Sooners to a 42-5-1 record in his four seasons and a national championship in 1985. He caught a total of 62 passes for 1,407 yards, at an average of 23.7 yards per catch, and was a College Football All-America Team selection in 1986 and 1987. In the 1986 Orange Bowl, the national championship, Jackson caught a 71-yard pass from Jamelle Holieway for a touchdown, which would be the first of his team’s two touchdowns in the Sooners’ victory over Penn State. Jackson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001. He was later voted Offensive Player of the Century at the University of Oklahoma. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi.

After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1988, Jackson recorded 81 receptions for 869 yards, and 6 touchdowns in his first season, along with seven catches for 142 yards in the Eagles’ only playoff game that year, and won the NFC Rookie of the Year award. The Eagles team record of 869 receiving yards in Jackson’s rookie season was broken by DeSean Jackson in 2008, who also became the first rookie since Keith Jackson to lead the team in receptions. The two are not related.

In November 2012, Jackson was named as a 2013 recipient of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, presented each year to six distinguished former college student-athletes on the 25th anniversary of the completion of their college sports careers.

In his nine seasons, Jackson made the Pro Bowl five times (1988–1990, 1992, 1996). In his final season, Jackson made 40 receptions for 505 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns, assisting the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record and a win in Super Bowl XXXI.

Keith Jackson Net Worth

Keith Jackson is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Jackson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Keith Jerome Jackson (born April 19, 1965) is a former professional American football tight end who played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1991), Miami Dolphins (1992–1994), and Green Bay Packers (1995–1996).

Jackson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended Little Rock Parkview High School and garnered All-State team honors on offense (tight end) and defense (safety). He was named to the 1983 Parade All-American Team. In 2011, Parade named Jackson to the Top Parade All-America High School Football Players of All Time.

Jackson was a color commentator on radio broadcasts for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but is now retired. His eldest son, Keith Jackson, Jr., played defensive line at Arkansas and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft. His younger son, Koilan, is currently a wide receiver at Arkansas. Jackson is not related to the ABC sportscaster of the same name.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Keith Jackson Dating?

According to our records, Keith Jackson married to Turi Ann Jackson (m. ?–2018). As of December 1, 2023, Keith Jackson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Keith Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keith Jackson celebrates birthday on April 19 of every year.

What was Keith Jackson's famous saying?

He made famous such phrases as “ Whoa, Nellie ,” which he attributed to his great grandfather; “Big uglies”; and “Hold the phone!” He is credited with naming the Rose Bowl “The Granddaddy of Them All” and Michigan’s stadium “The Big House.” We’re saddened by the passing of iconic college football voice, Keith Jackson.

Who did Keith Jackson play for in the NFL?

Jackson played nine seasons in the NFL with the Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers , winning Super Bowl XXXI with the Packers in January

1997. Considered to be one of greatest tight ends to play football, Jackson finished his career with 441 catches for 5,283 yards and forty-nine touchdowns.

Who is the most famous college football announcer?

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What is Keith Jackson doing?

Jackson is also the founder of P.A.R.K. , Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids, a non-profit organization and an outreach program for inner city youths in Little Rock.

Who said the granddaddy of them all?

Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson – whose iconic voice was synonymous for decades with great college football and its greatest plays – died Friday night at 89.