Frank Jackson

Frank Hardin Jackson (born April 14, 1939) is a former American football wide receiver. Jackson was born in 1939 in Paris, Texas, and attended Paris High School. He received varsity letters in high school in basketball, baseball, football, and track. He earned all-state honors in football. He received more than 15 offers to play college football, including offers from Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M. Jackson played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 1957 to 1960. Jackson played professional football in the American Football League as a halfback for the Dallas Texans from 1961 to 1962. He appeared in 28 games for the Texans, tallying 1,247 return yards, 637 rushing yards, 348 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns.