Keith-Jackson-Obituary

Keith Jackson

Oct 18, 1928 – Jan 12, 2018 (Age 89)

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BORN
October 18, 1928
DIED
January 12, 2018
AGE
89

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Keith Jackson was a bit different. We don't connect him to a single team so much as we do a single sport. He did the Olympics. He was the first play-by-play man on "Monday Night Football." He did the World Series when the masses still watched the World Series. He was many things as an announcer,...

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Mr. Jackson was such an inspiration to so many and certainly to me as a young Junior at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism in 1983. My first assignment on the sports desk was 'try and get' an interview with Keith Jackson. After an awkward approach and more awkward introduction after spotting him at a hotel, he was so gracious and so terrifically 'him' as he allowed me to ask several questions and gave such genuine responses. A genuine persona, a "one of a kind"...

Dear family,

I would like to take this time to thank your dear loved one for his dedication to sports . I remember the many hours of broadcasting Keith did. May the God of all true comfort add to yours at this time.

Sincerely,
Aaron Orange

Thanks for the wonderful memories sir!

Truly one of the greatest ever. There will never be another like him. Rest in peace.

We loved you and will miss our chats. From your Georgia family.

Saturday college football was Keith Jackson!

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

GREATNESS ...can never be forgotten...such a phenomenon talent...once in a LIFETIME sportscaster....dear to my heart.....PRAYERS

They are all gone now, Schenkel, Fleming, McKay and now Jackson. The best core of sportscasters ever assembled. Hope they are broadcasting in the Wide Heaven of Sports.
Rick