STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING RICKEY JACKSON’S ELECTION TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

February 8, 2010

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“Congratulations to Pahokee, Florida, native Rickey Jackson upon his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. During his 15-year career as a linebacker with the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers, he was selected to play in six Pro Bowls and was named first team All-Pro on four occasions. This gifted member of the Florida High School Association All-Century Team went on to stardom in the National Football League and today is still the Saints’ career leader in sacks with 123. We look forward to his induction in August.”