Joe Jackson (linebacker, born 1953)
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| Date of birth | July 27, 1953 |
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| Place of birth | Chicopee, Massachusetts |
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| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 1975 / Round: 10 / Pick: 256 |
| Drafted by | Miami Dolphins |
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| 1975 | Miami Dolphins* |
| 1975–1976 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Joe Jackson (born July 27, 1953) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pennsylvania State University.
Jackson played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He returned an onside kick for a touchdown in the 1975 Cotton Bowl.
Jackson was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 256th pick in the 1975 NFL Draft as a tight end or wide receiver. He was released by the Dolphins in August 1975.
Jackson played in twelve games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1975 to 1976.
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