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Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 12, 2018) was an American sports commentator, journalist, author, and radio personality, known for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006). While he covered a variety of sports over his career, he is best known for his coverage of college football from 1952 until 2006, and his distinctive voice ...
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- Turi Ann Jackson (m. 1954-2018; his death)
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Jan 13, 2018 · Stats. ESPN News Services. Email. Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson, who spent some 50 years calling the action in a folksy, down-to-earth manner, has died at the age of 89.
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Jan 13, 2018 · Jackson was the voice of college football for 50 years, calling games across the country and coining memorable phrases like "Whoa, Nellie!" and "Hold the phone!" He also broadcasted other sports, including the Olympics, NFL, NBA and MLB.
Jan 13, 2018 · NBC Sports pays tribute to Keith Jackson, who spent his entire career broadcasting college football for ABC from 1952 to 2006. He was known for his signature style, iconic calls and nicknames of college football venues.
Jan 13, 2018 · Keith Jackson laid down the soundtrack to Saturday for a generation of college football fans with phrases such as his signature “Whoa, Nelly!” From the World Series to the Olympics, NFL to NBA, he did it all over five decades as a sportscaster, but most appropriately his final assignment before retiring 12 years ago was one of the greatest ...
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Jan 13, 2018 · Keith was a true gentleman and memorable presence. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Turi Ann, and his family." Jackson called some of the most iconic games in college football history.
Jan 13, 2018 · Keith Jackson, the sportscaster whose rich voice and distinctive phrasing endeared him to generations of college football fans, has died, ESPN said in a news release Saturday. He was 89.
