Sports world mourns death of broadcaster Keith Jackson, shares his famous calls
Broadcaster Keith Jackson, who died Friday night at the age of 89, was known for his work on college football.
According to ESPN, Jackson was credited with nicknaming the Rose Bowl “The Granddaddy of Them All” and the Michigan football stadium “The Big House.”
But Jackson did so much more. He was the first person to do play by play on “Monday Night Football,” worked multiple Olympic Games, and also announced baseball, auto racing and basketball.
As news spread of Jackson’s death, the tributes quickly followed.
Many of the people who remembered Jackson also shared some of his work.
We mourn the passing of legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson, the voice of many iconic moments. pic.twitter.com/QscxEHCi93
— MLB (@MLB) January 13, 2018
The Keith Jackson call that always makes me smile: "Here goes Keith Jackson..."https://t.co/gAk6gVwrIB
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) January 13, 2018
An icon in broadcasting.
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 13, 2018
The voice of college football.@RichEisen on the legacy of Keith Jackson. pic.twitter.com/SadctxtiBI
Keith Jackson was the voice of college football. Rest In Peace my friend pic.twitter.com/2YcAaRKoan
— Marcus Allen (@MarcusAllenHOF) January 13, 2018
"Goodbye ... hello, Heisman." The late Keith Jackson made @DesmondHoward's punt return even more iconic with this storied call. pic.twitter.com/Jo99qJnH7M
— ESPN (@espn) January 13, 2018
'4th and 5' — Keith Jackson's final call
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 13, 2018
(via trivinity/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/7bgGJrdkao
Whoa Nellie - Heaven is getting a great one.
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) January 13, 2018
The great Keith Jackson has died. Rest in peace Keith. Thank you for so much. Prayers. pic.twitter.com/lB1tju13Ac
Absolutely crushed to wake up to the news of Keith Jackson’s passing. He gave this kid a chance over 40 years ago as his football statistician and taught me so much over my five years with him. Not just sports, but life lessons. A true gentleman in every sense. #GOAT
— Mike Swanson (@Swanee54) January 13, 2018
Absolutely crushed to wake up to the news of Keith Jackson’s passing. He gave this kid a chance over 40 years ago as his football statistician and taught me so much over my five years with him. Not just sports, but life lessons. A true gentleman in every sense. #GOAT
— Mike Swanson (@Swanee54) January 13, 2018
We're saddened by the passing of iconic college football voice, Keith Jackson.
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) January 13, 2018
Listen to his call of "Bo Over the Top" in 1982.
"First things first. Fourth-and-goal and a half a yard.." pic.twitter.com/K1RktUUovY
THE voice of college football and one of the most iconic voices of all time, RIP Keith Jackson. Thank you for all of the incredible Saturday’s.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 13, 2018
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