Tom Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Jackson
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 4, 1951(1951-04-04)
Age	73
Birthplace	Cleveland
Country	United States
Birth City	Cleveland
Horoscope	Taurus

Tom Jackson Biography

Tom Jackson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 4, 1951 in Cleveland, Cleveland, United States. During his college career, he was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year selection in 1970 and 1972. Playing linebacker, he led the Cardinals in tackles all three years and led the team to an overall record of 23-7-2.

Jackson joined ESPN studios in 1987 where he was teamed with Chris Berman on the network’s signature NFL shows, NFL Countdown and NFL Primetime. Sunday NFL Countdown, the weekly Sunday morning pre-game show and has won seven Sports Emmy awards for Outstanding Studio Show—Weekly (1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2003 and 2007 seasons). On Monday Night Countdown, Jackson hosted the segment “Jacked Up!,” which featured five hits from the previous day’s games. The show’s hosts recited the title phrase as they watched some of the most punishing hits inflicted by players on the field.

Jackson became the 14th person inducted in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1992.

In 1995 Jackson appeared in the “Eggheads” episode of the American science fiction television series Sliders, playing a color commentator during the Mindgame scenes.

Jackson was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a 14-year career in Denver where he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time All-Pro selection, and was voted Denver’s Most Inspirational Player six times by his teammates. He also assisted the team to championship appearances in Super Bowl XII and Super Bowl XXI.

Tom Jackson Net Worth

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

Thomas Louie Jackson, also referred to as “TJ” or “Tommy”, (born April 4, 1951) is a former NFL linebacker for the Denver Broncos, where he was part of the “Orange Crush Defense”. Jackson was a major component in the defense which led the Broncos to Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants. After his playing career ended, he enjoyed a successful 29-year run as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He was given the Pete Rozelle Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

Jackson dreamed of attending Ohio State, but the Buckeyes had little interest in the undersized Jackson. He was recruited by University of Louisville head coach–and current college football analyst–Lee Corso. He attended Louisville and played football for three seasons from 1970 to 1972.

Jackson published Blitz: An Autobiography in 1987 which focused on his career with the Broncos. The book was written with long-time Denver Post sports columnist Woody Paige.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tom Jackson Dating?

According to our records, Tom Jackson married to Jennifer Jackson. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Jackson’s is not dating anyone.

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On September 13, 2019, ESPN announced that Berman and Jackson would return for a new digital-only edition of NFL Primetime, streaming weekly throughout the NFL season on ESPN+ beginning on September 15, 2019. The program will stream live at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sundays and be updated with highlights for the Sunday and Monday night games upon their completion.

Facts & Trivia

Tom Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Jackson celebrates birthday on April 4 of every year.

What happened to sports announcer Tom Jackson?

Tom Jackson retired from ESPN after the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony on August 6, 2016. On January 20, 2019, Tom Jackson reunited with Chris Berman on a special playoff edition of NFL Primetime after the AFC and NFC Championship Games.

What did Tom Jackson do for human rights?

Realizing that he could affect more people with a song than with a gun, Jackson turned to radio and television, producing public affairs and native- rights programs for the CBC in Edmonton and Winnipeg. He also wrote plays and was a morning-radio disc jockey in Winnipeg.

Why is Tom Jackson important?

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Years active| 1985-present

Is Tom Jackson in the NFL Hall of Fame?

During the 2016 Hall of Fame ceremony , ESPN’s Tom Jackson is honored for his work as he is retiring after 29 years with the worldwide leader.

What is Tom Jackson doing these days?

Tom Jackson briefly returned to ESPN in 2019, only to leave again in 2020. Tom resumed his role on NFL Primetime in 2019, after a three-year hiatus. He and Chris (who stepped down from his role at NFL Primetime in 2017) both returned for a batch of new, digital-only episodes exclusively airing on ESPN Plus.