Keith Jackson

Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 12, 2018) was an American sportscaster. He was known for his coverage of college football games.

Keith Jackson
Born	Keith Max Jackson (1928-10-18)October 18, 1928 Roopville, Georgia, U.S.
Died	January 12, 2018(2018-01-12) (aged 89) Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Washington State University, 1954
Occupations	Radio personality Sports commentator Television personality
Years active	1952–2006
Spouse	Turi Ann Johnsen ​ (m. 1952)​
Children	3
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	U.S. Marine Corps
Years of service	1946–1950[1]
Unit	Aviation
Battles / wars	Cold War

Early life

Jackson was born Keith Max Jackson in Roopville, Georgia on October 18, 1928. He served in the military of the United States during the Cold War. He studied at Washington State University. In 1952, he married Turi Ann Johnsen.

Career

Jackson was known for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006), his intelligent yet folksy coverage of college football (1952–2006), and his distinctive voice,^[2] with its deep cadence and operatic tone said to be "like Edward R. Murrow reporting on World War II, the voice of ultimate authority in college football."^[3]

Death

On January 12, 2018, Jackson died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California at the age of 89.^[4]