Tom Jackson (American football, born 1951)
Jackson at the 2010 NFL draft | |||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | April 4, 1951 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | John Adams (Cleveland) | ||||||||
| College | Louisville | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1973: 4th round, 88th overall pick | ||||||||
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Thomas Louie Jackson, also referred to as "TJ" or "Tommy", (born April 4, 1951) is an American sports commentator and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1986. He was a member of Denver's "Orange Crush Defense" and helped lead the Broncos to the AFC Championship in 1977 and 1986 . After his playing career ended, he enjoyed a successful 29-year run as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He was given the Pete Rozelle Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.