19 Facts About Jackie Slater

Jackie Slater was most recently the offensive line coach at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California.

Jackie Slater's son, Matthew Slater, is a special teams player for the New England Patriots.

Jackie Slater was the first member of his family to attend a desegregated school, Wingfield High School.

Jackie Slater attended Jackson State University, where he played three years alongside Walter Payton, who personally recruited him.

Jackie Slater was selected to the Southwestern Athletic Conference All-Star Game three times.

In 1986, Jackie Slater was a key blocker for Dickerson as he ran for a playoff record 248 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL divisional game.

Jackie Slater was considered the most consistent members of one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, which included Pro Bowlers Kent Hill and Dennis Harrah, and was recognized for his "work ethic and leadership skills" when he was inducted to the Hall of Fame.

Jackie Slater retired after the 1995 season when injuries reduced him to playing one game the entire year.

Jackie Slater played in 259 games from 1976 to 1995, a then-record for offensive lineman.

Jackie Slater played for 24 quarterbacks and 37 running backs.

Former teammate Jim Everett stated "Jackie Slater is proof they were playing football in the prehistoric days".

Jackie Slater was Dickerson's Hall of Fame presenter in 1999.

In 2001, Jackie Slater was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Jackie Slater participated as a guest coach during St Louis Rams training camps in the early 2000s.

Jackie Slater was hired to mentor Robert Gallery, who was moving to left tackle.

Gallery struggled that season and Jackie Slater was released by the Raiders for the 2007 season and replaced by Tom Cable.

Jackie Slater was most recently the offensive line coach at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California.

Jackie Slater is a gunner and special teams captain for the Patriots.

Jackie Slater is active with the NFL Play 60 program, which sends NFL players to schools to discuss spending 60 minutes a day to participate in sports activities.