Bob Jackson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Turner (TX). From there his career ran through college football at New Mexico State and the 1962 NFL Draft, where the San Diego Chargers took him in the second round.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 19 overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft. His professional career included 6 teams: San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Orange County Ramblers, New Orleans Saints and Portland Loggers.
Career highlights
- AFL champion (1963)
- Continental Football League MVP (1967)
Honors as listed in Bob Jackson's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- San Diego Chargers (1962-1963)
- Houston Oilers (1964)
- Oakland Raiders (1964)
- Houston Oilers (1965)
- Orange County Ramblers (1967–1968)
- New Orleans Saints (1968)
- Portland Loggers (1969)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Bob Jackson go to?
Bob Jackson played high school football at Turner (TX). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Bob Jackson from Shreveport?
Yes. Bob Jackson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Bob Jackson play college football?
Bob Jackson played college football at New Mexico State.
When was Bob Jackson drafted?
Bob Jackson was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 19 overall, of the 1962 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
What pro teams did Bob Jackson play for?
Bob Jackson's pro teams include San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders, Orange County Ramblers, New Orleans Saints and Portland Loggers.
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