Joe Jackson (linebacker, born 1953) facts for kids
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| Born: | July 27, 1953 Chicopee, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| 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 |
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| 1975 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 1975–1976 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Joe Jackson was born on July 27, 1953. He is a former American football player who played as a linebacker. He spent two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before that, the Miami Dolphins picked him in the 1975 NFL draft. He played college football at Pennsylvania State University.
Joe Jackson's Football Journey
Joe Jackson was a talented football player. He played in both college and professional leagues. His journey took him from college games to the big leagues.
Playing College Football at Penn State
Joe Jackson played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. This is a well-known college team. One of his most exciting moments happened in the 1975 Cotton Bowl. In that game, he made a special play. He caught an "onside kick" and ran it all the way for a touchdown! An onside kick is a tricky play where the kicking team tries to get the ball back right after kicking it.
His Time in Professional Football
After college, Joe Jackson hoped to play in the National Football League (NFL). The Miami Dolphins chose him in the 1975 NFL draft. He was the 256th player picked overall. At first, they thought he might play as a tight end or wide receiver. However, the Dolphins released him from their team in August 1975. This meant he didn't play any regular season games for them.
Even though he didn't play for the Dolphins, Joe Jackson still had a chance to play professional football. He joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for them in 1975 and 1976. During those two years, he played in twelve games.
