Tom Jackson (football player)

Tom Jackson (b. April 4, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an ESPN NFL analyst and former All-Pro linebacker for the Denver Broncos.

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April - 4 - 1951 - Cleveland, Ohio - ESPN - NFL - Denver Broncos

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Jackson attended the University of Louisville, where he was coached by current college football analyst Lee Corso. During his college career, he was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year selection.

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University of Louisville - Lee Corso

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Jackson was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 1973 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a 14-year career in Denver where he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection, a two-time All-Pro selection, and was voted Denver's Most Inspirational Player six times by his teammates. Jackson ranks second only to John Elway on the team's all-time list of games played with 191.

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Denver - Pro Bowl - John Elway

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In 1987, Jackson joined ESPN where he was teamed with Chris Berman on the network's signature NFL shows, NFL Countdown and Primetime.

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Chris Berman - Primetime

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In 1992, Jackson was inducted in the Broncos' Ring of Fame

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Jackson resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his family.

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