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'''Wilbur Jackson''' (born [[November 19]], [[1951]] in Ozark, Dale County) was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the | '''Wilbur Jackson''' (born [[November 19]], [[1951]] in Ozark, Dale County) was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the [[1974]] NFL Draft out of the [[University of Alabama]] by the 49ers. He played 5 seasons for San Francisco, and then 3 years with the Washington Redskins, and was a member of their Super Bowl XVIII championship team. | ||
Jackson was the first African-American to play football for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|Crimson Tide]], and was inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] in [[2007]]. | Jackson was the first African-American to play football for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide|Crimson Tide]], and was inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] in [[2007]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wilbur_Jackson&oldid=187985173 Wilbur Jackson]. (January 30, 2008). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:02, January 30, 2008. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wilbur_Jackson&oldid=187985173 Wilbur Jackson]. (January 30, 2008). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:02, January 30, 2008. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackWi01.htm Stats] at Pro Football Reference | * [http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackWi01.htm Stats] at Pro Football Reference | ||
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[[Category:1951 births]] | [[Category:1951 births]] | ||
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[[Category:Alabama alumni]] | [[Category:Alabama alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] | [[Category:Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 29 July 2023
Wilbur Jackson (born November 19, 1951 in Ozark, Dale County) was a running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft out of the University of Alabama by the 49ers. He played 5 seasons for San Francisco, and then 3 years with the Washington Redskins, and was a member of their Super Bowl XVIII championship team.
Jackson was the first African-American to play football for the Crimson Tide, and was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
References
- Wilbur Jackson. (January 30, 2008). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:02, January 30, 2008.
External links
- Stats at Pro Football Reference