Joey Jackson

William Joseph Jackson (born May 7, 1950) is a former professional football player. He played for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings as a defensive end. He finished second in quarterback sacks as a rookie. He is currently an evangelist to athletes and conference speaker to Christian men's groups throughout the United States. He also played in the World Football League and Canadian Football League.[1][2]

Joe Jackson
No. 86, 76
Position:Defensive end, Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1950-05-07) May 7, 1950
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Withrow (OH)
College:New Mexico State
NFL Draft:1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • All Rookie Team 1972
  • New Mexico State Hall of Fame
Career NFL statistics
Games played:20
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

He attended and played for the New Mexico State University and was also elected to the New Mexico State University hall of fame. He was later picked in the 5th round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He was in the Superstar Sports Magazine all rookie team.

References

  1. "1978 Edmonton Eskimos Grey Cup Champions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. "JACKSONVILLE EXPRESS". The San Bernardino Sun. August 13, 1975. p. 38. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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