Glen Jackson (Canadian football)
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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 | |
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1985 Grey Cup champion - BC Lions | |
| 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.
High school & College career
After playing at Notre Dame Regional Secondary School, he went on to play university football at Simon Fraser University.
Canadian Football League career
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[1] and is a member of the BC Lions Wall of Fame.[2]
Post-playing career
Currently teaches at Holy Cross Regional High School in Surrey, British Columbia.[3]
References
- ↑ "50th Season Dream Team". History. BC Lions Football Club. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ↑ "BC Lions Wall of Fame". History. BC Lions Football CLub. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ↑ http://www.holycross.bc.ca/staff/ Holy Cross Regional High School website - staff
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