Kenneth Jackson was born on February 15,1962 and is an American former professional football player.
12 Facts About Kenny Jackson
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Kenny Jackson played wide receiver for eight seasons in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Oilers and was twice named a college All-American at Penn State University.
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Kenny Jackson grew up in South River, New Jersey and was a highly recruited athlete out of South River High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track.
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Kenny Jackson was inducted into the New Jersey Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Kenny Jackson enjoyed his best season in 1982 when he hauled in 41 passes for 697 yards and seven touchdowns en route to Penn State's first National Championship.
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Kenny Jackson was the first round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL draft.
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Kenny Jackson enjoyed an eight-year career in the NFL with the Eagles and Houston Oilers.
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Kenny Jackson finished his professional career with 126 receptions for 2,170 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Kenny Jackson re-signed with the Eagles during the 1988 season.
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Kenny Jackson served on the coaching staff at his alma mater for eight seasons, coaching Penn State's wide receivers from 1993 to 2000.
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Kenny Jackson served as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2001 to 2003.
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Kenny Jackson is a sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network.