📡 Report: Legendary college football broadcaster Keith Jackson has passed away

[rocknthefreeworld]

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/s...otball-broadcaster-keith-jackson-passed-away/

I remember hearing he was retiring and being saddened that I would no longer here him say Alabama. Now we never have another chance. Celebrity deaths don't often really make me sad but this one does.

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

Keith Jackson was the voice of college football to me. He called several Bama games back when there were only 1 or 2 games broadcast each Saturday.

 

[sean]

to me, he was like the Bear Bryant of broadcasting. a VERY distinctive voice, respected by everyone, the best at his craft, and loomed larger than anyone else in the business.

he will certainly be missed.

 

[rick4bama]

Report: Legendary college football broadcaster Keith Jackson has passed away

From the mid-1960s to the mid-2000s, Keith Jackson was an iconic voice in the college football world.

The ABC broadcaster announced an impressive 16 Sugar Bowls and 15 Rose Bowls during his long and storied career, during which his catchphrases like “Whoa, Nellie!” and “Hold the phone!” became familiar in households across America.

On Saturday morning, sadly, it was reported that Jackson had passed away at the age of 89, surrounded by friends and family:

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FootballScoop Staff@FootballScoop​

Whoa Nellie - Heaven is getting a great one.​

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The great Keith Jackson has died. Rest in peace Keith. Thank you for so much. Prayers.​

9:27 AM - Jan 13, 2018​

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Todd Harris✔@TheToddHarris​

The voice of college football and so much more has left us. My mentor and dear friend, Keith Jackson passed last night surrounded by his family. Truly one of the greats in the broadcasting industry. I am grateful for my time with a true legend. Thank you for the lessons KJ.​

9:05 AM - Jan 13, 2018​

The Rose Bowl’s TV and radio booths are named in Jackson’s honor, and he’s a member of the Rose Bowl’s Hall of Fame.

Multiple generations of college football fans grew up listening to Jackson’s broadcasts, and he’ll be missed by his colleagues and fans alike.

Rest in peace, Keith, and thanks for all the great memories.

 

[TheChief]

Oh Nellie...

He will be missed. At least he got to witness that "slobberknocker" last Monday.


RIP

 

[#80]

How sad prays go out to his family. What a legendary voice.

 

[rick4bama]

I didn't see your post and I look! Will someone delete the one I did. I look but I didn't see a delete button.
Still remember him doing our '92 game.

 

[bama alum]

"Takesthe ball! Teague's got the ball!"

FUMMMMMMBBLLLLLLLLLE!!!"

My all-time favorite announcer! RIP, Mr. Jackson.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

How about KJ in Bama vs AU......1985....
Calling the end of that game was legendary.....the whole 4th quarter
Have an old old video ( was on vhs n moved to dvd) of him MCing a Bama event..
His affection for Bama and the BEAR....
And his favorite game...."the third Saturday in October " i once heard him say...
Adding voice and control over broadcast....not to much diatribe as game went on...

 

[bamachine]

A little piece of me died today. RIP to the greatest national college football announcer of all time.

 

[TerryP]

 

[bama alum]

From the 1:35:+ mark to the 1:43:+ mark... Loved hearing Keith Jackson call a game.

 

[kbama15]

One of the Greatest! RIP! Always loved his Commentary!

 

[BamaFan334]

I was young while he broadcasted, but he captivated me at a young age and help build my love for college football more than anyone in my life. His voice and passion was amazing. Deep down I always hoped he would come out of retirement to call a Georgia game when I was younger or an Alabama game when I became a student. Man I'll miss this guy.

 

[Bamabww]

He was the best. Always loved him calling the Bama games. RIP

 

[252BAMA]

My most memorable moment of his was the UCLA at UGA opener in 1983. Working with Frank Broyles, their pregame discussion turned to the subject of the attractiveness of CFB over pro football. Finally Jackson says, "there ain't no Lumpkin street in the NFL." End of conversation.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. To me those words painted a picture worth 10 thousand words.

 

[UAgrad93]

Loved hearing him call a game, not just BAMA games. Growing up, college footbal only had 1 game a week on and on hat rare occasion, you got a double header. Whether he was calling Michigan/Ohio State, "The Granddaddy of them all" The Rose Bowl, the Iron Bowl, "because there is so much scrap iron around after it's over," or some great Sugar Bowl games. RIP Mr. Jackson

 

[TerryP]

Finally Jackson says, "there ain't no Lumpkin street in the NFL." End of conversation.

You--in this case Broyles--have to be a SEC guy to get that reference. Or, Ga Tech I suppose.