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Tom Jackson Wiki Biography
Thomas Louie Jackson was born on the 4th April 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio USA, and is a retired professional American Football player, who spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos. After retirement, he began a career as a football analyst on ESPN, but left the network in 2016.
Have you ever wondered how rich Tom Jackson is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Tom`s net worth is as high as $10 million, an amount he has earned through his careers in football, firstly as player and then as an analyst.
Tom spent his childhood in Cleveland, where he went to John Adams High School, where he was involved in several sports, including football, baseball, and also trying himself out at wrestling. After finishing high school, he wanted to attend Ohio State University, however, he received a scholarship from the University of Louisville, where he continued playing football, and became one of the best players of the college, winning the Missouri Valley Conference player award in 1970 and 1972. Also, he was the leader in tackles for all three seasons, 1970 until 1972.
After three unforgettable seasons at Louisville, Tom entered the 1973 NFL Draft, in which he was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round; this marked the beginning of his professional career, and increase in his net worth.
He played for the Broncos until 1986, when he retired, in the position of linebacker. Tom ended his career with 20 interceptions, 13 sacks and 3 touchdowns. During his career, Tom won several awards and recognitions, both as part of the team and as an individual; he was selected three times for the Pro-Bowl game, consecutively from 1975 until 1977, and was three times All-Pro, also from 1975 until 1977. Furthermore, he was named in the Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team.After retirement, Tom assumed the job of a football analyst, and worked on shows such as “NFL Countdown”, “Monday Night Countdown”, “NFL Primetime”, and “Sunday NFL Countdown”, all of which added a lot to his net worth.
He also received numerous prestigious awards for his work on the network, including seven Emmy awards in category Outstanding Show. Furthermore, he received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award, given by the Pro-Football Hall of Fame.
Tom`s net worth has also benefited from his work as a writer; he published the book entitled “Blitz: An Autobiography” in 1987.
Tom also had a brief flirtation with acting, appearing in the “Eggheads” episode of the American science fiction television series “Sliders” iin 1995, playing a color commentator during the Mindgame scenes, which contributed to his net worth.
Regarding his personal life, he has been married to Jennifer since the 1990s; the couple had three daughters, however one of them died in a car accident.Previously, Tom was married to Diana Maria Hill.
IMDB Wikipedia $10 million 5′ 7½” (1.71 m) Actor Tom Jackson Tom Jackson Net Worth
Tom Jackson Quick Info
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Height | 5′ 7½” (1.71 m) |
Profession | Actor |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1686689/ |
Tom Jackson Important Facts
- NFL analyst for ESPN, 1987-present.
- Inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.
- Inducted into the University of Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame.
- Played football at the University of Louisville, 1970-1972.
- Selected by the Denver Broncos in the 4th round (88th overall) of the 1973 NFL draft.
- Linebacker with the Denver Broncos, 1973-1986.
Tom Jackson Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Sliders | 1995 | TV Series | Color Comentator | Actor |
Monday Night Countdown | 1993 | TV Series | Actor | |
SportsCenter | 2005-2016 | TV Series | Himself – NFL Analyst / Himself | Self |
30 for 30 Shorts | 2015 | TV Series documentary short | Himself | Self |
Mike & Mike | 2012-2015 | TV Series | Himself – ESPN NFL Analyst | Self |
A Football Life | 2014 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame… | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? | 2004-2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2000-2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Minister of Defense: The Reggie White Story | 2006 | Video documentary | Himself | Self |
Super Bowl XL | 2006 | TV Special | Himself – Halftime Analyst | Self |
Super Bowl XL Pre-Game Show | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Pardon the Interruption | 2005 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
2000 NFL Draft | 2000 | TV Special | Himself – Team Reporter | Self |
1997 NFL Draft | 1997 | TV Series | Himself – Reporter | Self |
NFL Primetime | 1987 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Super Bowl XXI | 1987 | TV Special | Himself – Denver Broncos Right Outside Linebacker | Self |
1986 AFC Championship Game | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself – Denver Broncos Linebacker | Self |
The NFL on NBC | 1975-1984 | TV Series | Himself – Denver Broncos Linebacker / Himself – denver Broncos Linebacker | Self |
NFL Monday Night Football | 1975-1984 | TV Series | Himself – Denver Broncos Linebacker | Self |
Super Bowl XII | 1978 | TV Special | Himself – Denver Broncos Right Outside Linebacker | Self |
1977 AFC Championship Game | 1978 | TV Special | Himself – Denver Broncos Linebacker | Self |
Mike & Mike | 2013-2016 | TV Series | Himself – ESPN NFL Analyst / Himself / Himself – ESPN NBA Analyst | Archive Footage |
Tom Jackson Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2009 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | Won | |
2009 | Emmy | Sports Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst | Nominated |