Keith Jackson
American sports announcer (1928–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 12, 2018)[3] was an American sports commentator, journalist, author, and radio personality, known for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006). While he covered a variety of sports over his career, he is best known for his coverage of college football from 1952 until 2006, and his distinctive voice,[4] "a throwback voice, deep and operatic. A voice that was to college football what Edward R. Murrow's was to war. It was the voice of ultimate authority in his profession."[5]
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Keith Jackson | |
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Born | Keith Max Jackson (1928-10-18)October 18, 1928 |
Died | January 12, 2018(2018-01-12) (aged 89) |
Alma mater | Washington State University |
Occupation(s) | Sports commentator, journalist, author, radio personality |
Years active | 1952–2006 |
Spouse | Turi Ann Jackson (m. 1954-2018; his death)[1] |
Children | 3 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1946–1950[2] |
Unit | United States Marine Corps Aviation |
Battles/wars | Cold War |
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