| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1938 |
| Died | July 10, 2021 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | Nicholls State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1979–1980 | Northeast Louisiana (assistant) |
| 1981–1986 | Nicholls State |
| 1987–1989 | McNeese State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 52–48–1 (college) |
| Tournaments | 1–1 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 Gulf Star (1984) | |
William "Sonny" Jackson (September 24, 1938 – July 10, 2021) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Nicholls State University from 1981 to 1986 and at McNeese State University from 1987 to 1989.