NFL Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1969-1972
LA Rams Receiver 1973-1977
Harold Jackson, NFL Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1969-1972
NFL Receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1969-1972
Played with Los Angeles from 1973 to 1977 and earned 3 Pro Bowl appearances. Had 200 catches as a Ram with 3591 yards (an 18.0 average yards per catch) and 36 touchdowns.
The leading receiver on the Rams squad of 1976 with 39 catches.
The Rams leading pass catcher in 1973 - 40 catches, 874 yards, 21.9 YPC and 13 touchdowns.
In the mid-1970s the Rams possessed one of the best offenses in the NFL. Here we see quarterback James Harris (#12), a Pro Bowler in 1974, connecting with All Pro receiver Harold Jackson (#29) as Pro Bowl lineman Tom Mack (#65) and Charlie Cowan (#73) pull out to lead.
Originally a 12-round pick out of Jackson State in 1968, Harold Jackson played in only 2 games his rookie season of 1968 before being dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles the following year. He returned to the Rams in 1973 and stayed there until 1977 leading LA in receiving 4 of the 5 seasons he was there.
The Rams Harold Jackson makes a catch. In his 16-year career Jackson had 579 catches and 76 touchdown catches.
Harold Jackson in 1974 - his second season with the Rams. Averaged 17.1 yards a catch on 30 catches (514 yards receiving) and 5 touchdown catches.
Veteran receiver Harold Jackson in 1980 with the Patriots. Even at age 34 he managed 35 catches for 727 yards - that's an impressive 21.1 YPC average.
