Mark Jackson (quarterback)

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Mark Jackson
Born: (1954-06-12) June 12, 1954 (age 69)
Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) QB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
College Baylor
High school Carlsbad (NM)
Career history
As player
1977 Montreal Alouettes
19791980 Toronto Argonauts
19811983 Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Mark Jackson (born June 12, 1954) is a former American football quarterback He played six seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [1] He played college football at Baylor University and attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, New Mexico. [2]

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References

  1. "Mark Jackson". cflapedia.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  2. nid=1454&dat=19730519&id=U2o0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xwkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=973,4828099 "Sports Roundup". Star-News. May 19, 1973. Retrieved November 29, 2014.{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)