Bob Jackson (American football)

Rushing yards	624
Rushing average	3.4
Receptions	32
Receiving yards	333
Total touchdowns	16
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bob Jackson
No. 40, 32, 46, 33
Position	Running back
Personal information
Born	March 16, 1940 (age 86); Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school	Turner (TX)
College	New Mexico State
NFL draft	1962: 2nd round, 19th overall pick
AFL draft	1962: 7th round, 56th overall pick
Career history
	San Diego Chargers (1962-1963); Houston Oilers (1964); Oakland Raiders (1964); Houston Oilers (1965); Orange County Ramblers (1967–1968); New Orleans Saints (1968)*; Portland Loggers (1969);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	AFL champion (1963); Continental Football League MVP (1967);
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards
Rushing yards	624
Rushing average	3.4
Receptions	32
Receiving yards	333
Total touchdowns	16
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Dean Jackson (born March 16, 1940) is an American former professional football [player who was a running back in the American Football League (AFL).^[1] He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies football. He played four seasons in the AFL for the San Diego Chargers (1962–1963), the Houston Oilers (1964, 1965), and the Oakland Raiders (1964).

Jackson also played in the Continental Football League (COFL) for three seasons for the Orange County Ramblers (1967–1968) and the Portland Loggers (1969). He won the league Most valuable player award for the 1967 season.

References

^ "Bob Jackson, New Mexico Star Drafted By Cards And Chargers". The Call. December 22, 1961. p. 12. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

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[1] "Bob Jackson, New Mexico Star Drafted By Cards And Chargers". The Call. December 22, 1961. p. 12. Retrieved July 17, 2025.

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