Football, Athlete, 2016 |
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Glen Jackson was a defensive standout for the B.C. Lions for 12 seasons, from 1976 until 1987. A Vancouver native, Jackson starred at Simon Fraser University then ambled over to Empire Stadium after the Lions selected him as a territorial exemption.
He carved out a 12-year career as an unyielding force at linebacker, with his famous Fu Manchu moustache one of the last sights opposing ball carriers glimpsed before being knocked to the turf. Jackson played 192 games and appeared in two Grey Cup finals, in 1983 and 1985, the latter resulting in a championship for the Leos.
Jackson’s domination on defense drew accolades from the league, as he was selected to six Western all-star teams. Stats weren’t kept for defensive players until late in his career, but even as a 30-something veteran, the longtime Coquitlam resident piled up his share of sacks, tackles and fumble recoveries. Despite no sack totals kept for the first five years of his career, Jackson was credited with 36 career sacks over his final seven seasons, and he posted 71 tackles in his final year. He pulled down 23 interceptions and scooped up 23 fumble recoveries to boot.
When the Lions 50th anniversary All-Time Team was announced, Jackson was among the chosen. He is also a member of the BC Lions Wall of Fame.