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Joe Jackson
No. 75
Born: (1953-07-27) July 27, 1953 (age 71)
Chicopee, Massachusetts, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
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
  • Playing stats at NFL.com

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. 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.

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. He was released by the Dolphins in August 1975.

He played in twelve games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1975 to 1976.

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