ManInTheMirror
03-20-2011, 10:38 AM
HOF LB Rickey Jackson celebrates his birthday today! The Class of 2010 enshrinee was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He made an immediate impact as a rookie when he led the team with a franchise rookie record 8 sacks and was also the Saints’ leading tackler.
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Jackson, a Pahokee, FL native, became a starter for Pitt in 1979.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_03.jpg
Jackson recorded 111 tackles in his first season as a starter at Pitt.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_01.jpg
Jackson earned ABC Player of the Game honors vs. Penn State in 1980.
He also played in the Senior Bowl and was Defensive MVP in the East-West Shrine Game.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_02.jpg
He made an immediate impact as a rookie when he led the team with
a franchise rookie record eight sacks and was also the Saints’ leading tackler.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_14.jpg
Jackson's efforts in the 1983 season earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
In all, he was named to the Pro Bowl six times including his final year in New Orleans in 1993.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_PB.jpg
After 13 seasons with the Saints, Jackson finished his NFL career with two final seasons with the
San Francisco 49ers who converted him to defensive end and turned him into a pass rush specialist.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_20.jpg
Jackson retired after the 1995 season with 128 career sacks that does not include his
rookie total since the sack did not become an official statistic until 1982.
He also intercepted eight passes during his 227-game NFL career.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_23.jpg
Jackson poses with his bust following his speech.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Enshrinement_01.jpg
Rickey Jackson's Hall of Fame mural.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Mural_GAL.jpg
Show off your cards/memorabilia!!
Jackson, a Pahokee, FL native, became a starter for Pitt in 1979.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_03.jpg
Jackson recorded 111 tackles in his first season as a starter at Pitt.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_01.jpg
Jackson earned ABC Player of the Game honors vs. Penn State in 1980.
He also played in the Senior Bowl and was Defensive MVP in the East-West Shrine Game.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Pitt_02.jpg
He made an immediate impact as a rookie when he led the team with
a franchise rookie record eight sacks and was also the Saints’ leading tackler.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_14.jpg
Jackson's efforts in the 1983 season earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl for the first time.
In all, he was named to the Pro Bowl six times including his final year in New Orleans in 1993.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_PB.jpg
After 13 seasons with the Saints, Jackson finished his NFL career with two final seasons with the
San Francisco 49ers who converted him to defensive end and turned him into a pass rush specialist.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_20.jpg
Jackson retired after the 1995 season with 128 career sacks that does not include his
rookie total since the sack did not become an official statistic until 1982.
He also intercepted eight passes during his 227-game NFL career.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_23.jpg
Jackson poses with his bust following his speech.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Enshrinement_01.jpg
Rickey Jackson's Hall of Fame mural.
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/photo_galleries/630x536/Jackson_Rickey_Mural_GAL.jpg