RIP Keith Jackson

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That guy made games more fun.

 

[cuse309]

That guy made games more fun.

When I replay the memories in my head of growing up and watching college football in the 80's and 90's, Keith Jackson is the voice I hear calling every game. It doesn't matter if he actually called the game or not...his voice just fits college football.

"And there goes Kirby Dar Dar on a reverse...Whoa Nelly!"

 

[kcsu]

Was next to him once on a flight out of Lansing. Very nice guy. It was about 2 weeks before the trout opener in Michigan and he was talking to me about what a good fishing trip he had. I mentioned that the opener wasn't for a week or so. He smiled and said that
The Governor wanted to go a little early!

 

[721Comstock]

"He's rumbin' bumblin' stumblin' down the field"

 

[br801]

Jackson and Enberg were two of the last links to a golden age of sports broadcasting. RIP, Keith.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

When I replay the memories in my head of growing up and watching college football in the 80's and 90's, Keith Jackson is the voice I hear calling every game. It doesn't matter if he actually called the game or not...his voice just fits college football.

"And there goes Kirby Dar Dar on a reverse...Whoa Nelly!"

I had a football game for the PS2 that he was on. It was great.

 

[cuse309]

I had a football game for the PS2 that he was on. It was great.

Yup. I had it too. I think it was NCAA Gamebreaker 2001. Oh the wasted hours! Remember thinking that the graphics couldn't get better than this?

 

[CuseFaninVT]

A true giant of the industry. Never to be replaced.

RIP

 

[MSOrange]

 

[sutomcat]

RIP Keith. You gave me a lot of joy and I am pretty sure my love of college football is largely because of you. Easily my all-time favorite announcer for football games.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Keith Jackson is one of those people you always think about with a smile on your face. Irreplaceable.

 

[atcar]

Keith Jackson is one of those people you always think about with a smile on your face. Irreplaceable.

So many national games began with his voice doing the opening intro. A true icon and one of the most enjoyable announcers there has ever been. RIP Keith Jackson.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Yup. I had it too. I think it was NCAA Gamebreaker 2001. Oh the wasted hours! Remember thinking that the graphics couldn't get better than this?

That game stands up

 

[MaxwellCuse]

THE Voice of college football. RIP Mr. Jackson.

 

[OrangePA]

He was so good at what he did.

A good man.

Watch the 30 For 30 piece on the USFL - Keith Jackson offers some very relevant insight.

 

[orange79]

One of the best ever. RIP.

 

[Crusty]

Katie bar the door!
Good night Irene!
Whoa Nellie!

Glad I lived in his time. Thanks Keith.
RIP

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Ish88888]

TY for posting. Top 10 of sports play by play guys. Longevity, class, and classic delivery of the sports we all love. Sad Day my friends

 

[cuse62]

He was a mountain of a man.

 

[Chip]

He was the best. Good that he lived a long life worth celebrating. RIP.

 

[SWC75]

SI has clips of his most famous calls:
Keith Jackson was the definitive college football voice

 

[SWC75]

I always wondered what a guy with a southern accent and style was doing at Washington State. It turns out he went there on the GI Bill:
Keith Jackson - Wikipedia

He began his broadcast career there and all their 1958 game broadcasts are on you-Tube:
Washington State 1958 Keith Jackson - YouTube

I love vintage sports film and especially live broadcasts of game from long ago and have enjoyed listening to and watching these clips of Keith at the beginning of his broadcasting career. I'll put these on while I'm doing something else and it's fun to look through a portal of time into 1958. You can follow the scores of these games from this site:
Washington State Historical Scores

1958 was one of the better years for a usually losing program. Jim Southerland was one of their better coaches and this was probably his best team. If you grew up in the 60's as I did, you'll recognize a number of names from their pro careers, including the Cougar's own Gail Cogdill, (Lions) and Keith Lincoln (Chargers).

 

[tep624]

RIP to one of my favorites.