Jimmy_Jackson_(wrestler)

Jimmy Jackson (wrestler)

Jimmy Jackson (wrestler)

American wrestler (1956–2008)

James Earl "Jimmy" Jackson (July 28, 1956 – June 17, 2008) was an American freestyle wrestler, who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Jackson was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] At the 1979 Pan American Games he finished first in the freestyle unlimited category. At Oklahoma State, he was a three-time All-American and NCAA champion at heavyweight.[2] Jackson was briefly a professional wrestler in Mid-South Wrestling.[3]

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In 2023, Jackson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[4]

References

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    "Jimmy Jackson". lifestory.net. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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    "NCAA Champion and 1976 Olympian Jimmy Jackson passes away". themat.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
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    "Gorzo feeds the gopher". thoughtsofrs.blogspot.com. June 19, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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    Jimmy Jackson. nwhof.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.


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