Clarence "Jazz" Jackson
RB
| Height: | 5'8" |
| Weight: | 169 lbs |
| Age: | 56 |
| Years With Jets: | 1974-76 |
| College: | Western Kentucky |
PRO: Swift outside runner, gave the Jets speed in certain situations as rookie ... provid- ed a big play against Chicago when he scooped up a John Rig- gins fumble and took it 24 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter ... played in every game except the opener (he was nursing bruised ribs) and re- ceived a starting nod against Houston ... he carried 7 times for 39 yards in that game and caught a 20-yard touchdown pass fron} Joe Namath ... is a very muscular and durable run- ner despite his size ... has 4.5 speed with good acceleration off the ball ... drafted 16th in 1974.
PERSONAL: Single real name is Clarence but he prefers "Jazz" ... played on three· OVC championship teams ... is the shortest Jet ever ... enjoys fishing and swimming.
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
From 1975 Jets yearbook.
