Jimmy Jackson (wrestler)

James Earl Jackson (July 28, 1956 – June 17, 2008) was an American freestyle wrestler, who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Jackson was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] At the 1979 Pan American Games he finished first in the freestyle unlimited category. At Oklahoma State, he was a three-time All-American champion at heavyweight.[2] Jackson was briefly a professional wrestler in Mid-South Wrestling.[3]

Jimmy Jackson
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1979 San Juan +100 kg

References
  1. "Jimmy Jackson". www.lifestory.net. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
  2. "NCAA Champion and 1976 Olympian Jimmy Jackson passes away". www.themat.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  3. "Gorzo feeds the gopher". thoughtsofrs.blogspot.com. June 19, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2019.


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