About Tom Jackson
Lived 1948 – 2025 (aged 76). Tom Jackson was an American head coach.
Tom Jackson (July 8, 1948 – January 30, 2025) was an American college football player and coach.
From Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Jackson played collegiately from 1967 to 1970 for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Recruited as a part of Joe Paterno's first recruiting class, Jackson earned All-East honors as a guard in 1968 and 1969. Jackson served as the head football coach for the Connecticut Huskies from 1983 to 1993, compiling a record of 62–57. He resigned on November 17, 1993. Prior to taking over as head coach at Connecticut in 1983, Jackson served as the offensive line coach there.
Jackson died in Florida on January 30, 2025, at the age of 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Jackson?
American football player and coach
When was Tom Jackson born?
Tom Jackson was born on 8 July 1948 in Scotch Plains.
When did Tom Jackson die?
Tom Jackson died on 30 January 2025.
What was Tom Jackson's occupation?
Tom Jackson was a head coach.
What nationality was Tom Jackson?
Tom Jackson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Jackson (American football, born 1948)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Jackson. https://biography.guide/tom-jackson-head-coach/
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