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Date of birth | April 5, 1954 |
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Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
University | Simon Fraser |
High school | Notre Dame |
CFL draft | 1976 / Round: Territorial Exemption |
Drafted by | BC Lions |
Career history | |
As player | |
1976–1987 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
1985 Grey Cup champion - BC Lions
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CFL West All-Star | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1985, 1987 |
Glen Jackson (born April 5, 1954 in Vancouver, British Columbia) was a star linebacker for the BC Lions.
After playing at Notre Dame Regional Secondary School, he went on to play university football at Simon Fraser University.
Jackson would play 12 years with the BC Lions, from 1976 to 1987, including 192 games, and two Grey Cups (1983 and 1985) and one championship (in 1985.) He was a Western All Star six times.
He selected to the Lions 50th anniversary All Time Team and is a member of the BC Lions Wall of Fame.
Currently teaches at Holy Cross Regional High School in Surrey, British Columbia.