Joey Jackson facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end, Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | May 7, 1950 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Withrow (OH) | ||
| College: | New Mexico State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 | ||
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William Joseph Jackson (born May 7, 1950) is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive end for teams like the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. A defensive end is a player who tries to stop the opposing team's offense, especially by tackling the quarterback. Joe Jackson was very good at this, even as a rookie, which means a player in their first year. After his football career, he became an evangelist, speaking to athletes and Christian groups. He also played in other football leagues like the World Football League (WFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Joe Jackson's Football Journey
Early Life and College Years
Joe Jackson went to New Mexico State University. He played football there and was very good. He was later chosen for the New Mexico State University Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for great athletes from the school.
Professional Football Career
After college, Joe Jackson was picked by the New York Jets in the 1972 NFL draft. The NFL draft is when professional football teams choose new players from colleges. He was chosen in the 5th round.
As a rookie, Joe Jackson quickly showed his talent. He finished second in quarterback sacks for his team. A quarterback sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He was even named to the Superstar Sports Magazine All-Rookie Team in 1972.
Joe Jackson played for the New York Jets from 1972 to 1973. Later, he also played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1977. He also played in other football leagues. These included the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. He played for the Jacksonville Express in the WFL in 1975. In 1978, he played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Life After Football
After his time as a professional football player, Joe Jackson became an evangelist. An evangelist is someone who travels and speaks about Christian beliefs. He speaks to athletes and also gives talks to Christian men's groups across the United States.
