Keith Jackson | |
|---|---|
 Jackson at Falcon Stadium in 1986 | |
| Born | Keith Max Jackson October 18, 1928 |
| Died | January 12, 2018 (aged 89) |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
| Occupation(s) | Sports commentator, journalist, author, radio personality |
| Years active | 1952–2006 |
| Spouse | Turi Ann Jackson (m. 1954-2018; his death)[1] |
| Children | 3 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1946–1950[2] |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps Aviation |
| Battles / wars | Cold War |
Keith Max Jackson (October 18, 1928 – January 12, 2018)[3] was an American sports commentator, journalist, author, and radio personality, known for his career with ABC Sports (1966–2006). While he covered a variety of sports over his career, he is best known for his coverage of college football from 1952 until 2006, and his distinctive voice,[4] "a throwback voice, deep and operatic. A voice that was to college football what Edward R. Murrow's was to war. It was the voice of ultimate authority in his profession."[5]
- ^ "Keith Jackson, 89, announcer with 'Whoa, Nelly!' call, dies". FOXSports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ Simon, Mark (July 2, 2003). "Jackson returning to his broadcast roots". ESPN. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "Legendary sports broadcaster Keith Jackson dies at 89". USA Today.
- ^ Erskine, Chris (September 10, 2013). "Whoa, Nellie! Keith Jackson talks Cosell, college football and cotton". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "The Seattle Times: Steve Kelley: His voice is now ghost of Saturdays past". Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2019.