About Sonny Jackson
Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 82). Sonny Jackson was an American head coach and american football coach.
William "Sonny" Jackson (September 24, 1938 – July 10, 2021) He was also head coach at Central High School in Central, Louisiana. He coached the Colonels for six seasons through 1986 and compiled a record of 39 wins, 28 losses and 1 tie. In 1986, he guided Nicholls State to its first appearance in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs and led the team to their first playoff win.
From 1987 to 1989, Jackson was head football coach at McNeese State University and compiled a record of 13–20. He had a career college football coaching record of 52 wins, 48 losses and 1 tie in his nine seasons as a head coach.
Personal life Jackson was a 1963 graduate of Nicholls State University.
He died on July 10, 2021.
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Who was Sonny Jackson?
American football coach (1938–2021)
When was Sonny Jackson born?
Sonny Jackson was born on 24 September 1938.
When did Sonny Jackson die?
Sonny Jackson died on 10 July 2021.
What was Sonny Jackson's occupation?
Sonny Jackson was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was Sonny Jackson?
Sonny Jackson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sonny Jackson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonny Jackson. https://biography.guide/sonny-jackson-head-coach/
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