Leroy Jackson
Running back, American football player
1939 –
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Who is Leroy Jackson?
Leroy Jackson is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Western Illinois University and is a member of the school's athletic Hall of Fame.
On Dec. 8, 1962, his 23rd birthday, Jackson caught an 85-yard touchdown pass for the Redskins from quarterback Norm Snead in a 34-21 loss to the Baltimore Colts.
Jackson was the Illinois state champion in the 100 yard dash three years in a row for Bloom High School from 1956-58.
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- Born
- Dec 8, 1939
Chicago Heights - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Western Illinois University
- Lived in
- Chicago Heights
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on July 23, 2013
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