Leroy Jackson

Leroy Jackson
No. 22
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born (1939-12-08) December 8, 1939
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolBloom (Chicago Heights)
CollegeWestern Illinois
NFL draft1962: 1st round, 11th overall pick
AFL draft1962: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards142
Rushing average2.7
Receptions10
Receiving yards253
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leroy Jackson (born December 8, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was among the first black players to play for the Redskins in 1962, who were the last NFL team to racially integrate.