Hall of Fame
Jackson was a two-sport letterwinner for the Wildcats as a standout offensive lineman who opened holes for Wildcats legends Randy Walker and Wayne Allen (1970-1973). As a track student-athlete, Jackson also swept the 1972 discus and shot put titles at the 1972 SIAC Track and Field Championships. After graduation, he served as long-time and legendary track coach at Miami Northwestern High School where he constantly produced high school track phenoms. He led the Bulls to the 1991 Florida 4-A track championship. He retired in 2007, and was named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Track Hall of Fame in 2016.
