Tom Jackson

Birth Name:

Thomas Louie Jackson

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor

Was the 14th Broncos player to be inducted into Denver's Ring of Fame, an honor he received in 1992
Was voted Denver's Most Inspirational Player, and at the time of his retirement, he was the only Broncos player to have ever won that award
The Walter Camp Football Foundation named him its "Alumnus of the Year" in 1990
Earned his degree from the University of Louisville in 1973 after twice being named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year
Played for the Denver Broncos as a linebacker for 14 years
Joined ESPN in 1987 and came to be recognized as an accomplished professional football analyst
Published an autobiography in 1987 entitled "Blitz․"

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