Bobby Jackson (defensive back)

For other people with the same name, see Bobby Jackson (disambiguation).

Bobby Jackson

No. 28, 20
Date of birth	(1936-01-10)January 10, 1936
Place of birth	Geneva, Alabama, U.S.
Date of death	October 12, 2009 (aged 73)
Career information
Position(s)	Defensive back
US college	University of Alabama
High school	Murphy (Mobile, Alabama)
NFL draft	1959 / round: 7 / pick: 73
Drafted by	Green Bay Packers
Career history
As player
1960	Philadelphia Eagles
1961	Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1960)

Bobby Gerald Jackson (January 10, 1936 – October 12, 2009) was a professional American football player who played defensive back for two seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.

Playing career

He was the first starting quarterback for Bear Bryant at Alabama. In his senior season, he played in the Blue-Gray Classic in Montgomery, the Senior Bowl in Mobile and the College All-Star Game.

He was drafted by the Packers in 1959 in the 7th round, but was released by the Packers. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive back for the 1960 season, a season that was the Eagles' first title championship since 1949. After one season with the Bears, he retired, having played 21 games. He also served as a kick returner, with one return for five yards.

Life after football

After retirement, he worked for Shell Oil for 10 years and also worked for WKSJ radio for 23 years, retiring in 2006. He was also active in the Red Elephant Club, NFL Players Association and Mardi Gras Society. He was elected to the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.

He died at the age of 73 after multiple years of battling Alzheimer's Disease.

See also

• Alabama Crimson Tide football yearly statistical leaders