Glen Jackson (Canadian football)
Canadian football player
Glen Jackson (born April 5, 1954) is a Canadian former professional football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Amateur career
After playing at Notre Dame Regional Secondary School, he went on to play university football at Simon Fraser University.
Professional career
Jackson played 12 years with the BC Lions, from 1976 to 1987, including 192 games, and two Grey Cups (1983 and 1985) and one championship (in 1985.) He was a Western All Star six times.
He selected to the Lions 50th anniversary All Time Team and is a member of the BC Lions Wall of Fame.
Post-playing career
Retired from Holy Cross Regional High School in Surrey, British Columbia.
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