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Jackson, Tom

Upper Deck Legends 1997, #119

CARD: Upper Deck Legends 1997
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 8/21 RECEIVED: 8/23 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • An undersized LB with a great motor, Tom Jackson played college football at Louisville from 1970-72.
  • He’d be a 4th round pick of the Denver Broncos in 1973 and form a key element of the team’s famed Orange Crush Defense.
  • Extremely durable, Tom played from 1973-1986 for the Broncos, appearing in two Super Bowls for the team, and 191 games.
  • In 1976, he had an incredible 7 interceptions, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles from his OLB spot.
  • After his playing days ended, Jackson seamlessly transitioned to the studio where he worked alongside Chris Berman for ESPN- a role he held for 29 years.

ACCOLADES:

  • Pro Bowl 1977-79
  • Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • Second Team All-Pro 1978-79
  • All Pro 1977
  • Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016

NOTES:

Tom Jackson was not really known as a prolific signer so when he popped I made my move instead of paying inflated prices in the secondary EBay market. Tom Jackson was such a great LB, I thought he was a S. I loved watching him on ESPN Primetime and Countdown. He didn’t really give any love to the Oilers outside of Ernest Givins– “From Louiville!” – Tom’s signature line in the studio.

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