Tom Jackson (1970-72) (2003) - Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Louisville Athletic

Tom Jackson (1970-72)

Induction:
2003
Class:
1972

Tom Jackson spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Cardinals, leading the team in tackles all three campaigns and earning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year honors in 1970 and 1972.

Following his collegiate career, Jackson was selected in the fourth round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. For the next 14 seasons, Jackson played 191 career games, the second most all-time for the Broncos. Voted to the Broncos' Ring of Fame in 1992, Jackson earned three trips to the Pro Bowl and was twice named first-team All-Pro.

After his retirement from pro football in 1986, Jackson went on to an equally successful stint as a reporter and co-host of ESPN's award-winning NFL GameDay and Primetime shows every autumn Sunday.