Robert Jackson (guard)

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Robert Jackson
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Jackson in 1979
No. 68
Position Guard
Personal information
Born (1953-04-01) April 1, 1953 (age 72)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school North Mecklenburg
(Huntersville, North Carolina)
College Duke
NFL draft 1975: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played160
Games started127
Fumble recoveries6
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Robert Jackson 1985.jpg

Robert Edward Jackson (born April 1, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 11 seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Jackson played college football for the Duke Blue Devils, arriving as a quarterback (a position he played at North Mecklenburg High School) with his twin brother Ken, a tight end. Jackson filled out over his time at Duke, eventually landing on the offensive line. From a humble start as a free agent, he was honored as a Cleveland Browns Legend in September 2014. [1]

Jackson started working in the insurance business in the offseason during his playing career. He and Doug Dieken eventually formed Jackson Dieken and Associates in Westlake, Ohio, where Jackson serves as principal.

References

  1. "Cleveland Browns honor 1954 and 1964 NFL Champions, welcome new Legends". September 21, 2014.