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Ralph Jackson

b. 1962

American basketball player

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About Ralph Jackson

Born 1962. Ralph Jackson is an American basketball player.

Ralph A. Jackson III (born October 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Early life Jackson attended Inglewood High School in Inglewood, California. The school's basketball team was the nation's top-ranked team in 1980, going undefeated and winning the national championship, with Jackson the CIF player of the year and all-time assists leader. At UCLA, Jackson averaged 8.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 111 career games between 1980 and 1984.

Career Jackson was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the fourth round of the 1984 NBA draft with the 71st overall pick. He signed with the Pacers on September 1, 1984, He was waived by the Pacers on November 9. He averaged 8.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 47 games for the Tornados during the 1984–85 season. He returned to the franchise in 1985–86, with the team moving to Florida mid-season and becoming the Pensacola Tornados. In 14 games, he averaged 7.6 points, 4.1 assists and 2.1 rebounds per game.

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Important facts

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Inglewood High School
Also known as
Ralph A. Jackson III

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ralph Jackson's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ralph Jackson?

American basketball player

When was Ralph Jackson born?

Ralph Jackson was born on 26 October 1962 in Los Angeles.

What is Ralph Jackson's occupation?

Ralph Jackson is a basketball player.

What nationality is Ralph Jackson?

Ralph Jackson is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ralph Jackson

Β· Wikidata: Q7287706

Β· DBpedia: Ralph Jackson (basketball)

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