Ernie Jackson
American football player
Earnest Jackson (born April 11, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils.
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