Jimmy Jackson
American sport wrestler (1956-2008)
- Born
- 28 July 1956, Windsor
- Died
- 17 June 2008
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
- Height
- 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
- Weight
- 150 kg (331 lb)
James Earl Jackson (July 28, 1956 – June 17, 2008) was an American freestyle wrestler, who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Jackson grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. At the 1979 Pan American Games he finished first in the freestyle unlimited category. At Oklahoma State, he was a three-time All-American and NCAA champion at heavyweight. Jackson was briefly a professional wrestler in Mid-South Wrestling.
In 2023, Jackson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | 1976 |
External links
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Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.