About Me
Keith Jackson was born on April 19, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Keith has been making a difference in the city, state, and nation since he was a young boy.
Beginning with the Sunset Tigers at age nine, Keith proved he was not your average athlete, dominating the football field. His skills and tenacity to succeed led him through Parkview High School as a three-sport letterman and Parade All-American, college at the University of Oklahoma on a full-ride scholarship, earning All-Big Eight three times, and Athletic All-American twice, then on to the N.F.L., where he flourished as soon as his feet touched the turf in 1988 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
His nine-year career with the Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers was wrought with achievements. Keith was named the N.F.C. Offensive Rookie of the Year, Marlboro/The Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year, and the only first-year player to be selected by the N.F.L. for the Pro Bowl. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and helped the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI in 1996.
Keith retired after earning his Super Bowl ring in 1997. However, several years before retiring, Keith saw a need to help the underserved and at-risk kids of Little Rock who needed a haven from the vulnerabilities of the streets. In 1992, that necessity birthed P.A.R.K., Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids, a year-round after-school and summer program free to qualifying students. Now in its 28th year of reaching and changing students’ lives, Keith continues to put his time, money, and fundraising energy into the program and the kids. He makes an effort to connect with each student.
Combining his Communication Degree and his professional playing experience, Keith worked as a broadcast analyst for T.N.T. sports television for 1 year. He worked as an analyst for the Sooner Sports Radio Network in 1998, Fox Sports Network in 1999, and as a color analyst for the Arkansas Razorback Sports Network from 2000 to 2017.
Keith’s impact on the city and state has been remarkable. Many call upon him to share his vision of P.A.R.K. and his wisdom on other matters. Nowadays, he speaks to companies, foundations, civic groups, and more with Keith Jackson 88 – Motivating the Masses. Keith’s approach to the crowd is welcoming, witty, and very informative.
Keith is a very proud, spiritual, and faith-filled family man, giving most of his energy to his wife, sons, and grandchildren. He is also an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Board Affiliations:
P.A.R.K. Inc, Foundation
Baptist Health Foundation
Former member of the Dun & Bradstreet Public Board
Former member of the Cadence Bank Public Board
Beginning with the Sunset Tigers at age nine, Keith proved he was not your average athlete, dominating the football field. His skills and tenacity to succeed led him through Parkview High School as a three-sport letterman and Parade All-American, college at the University of Oklahoma on a full-ride scholarship, earning All-Big Eight three times, and Athletic All-American twice, then on to the N.F.L., where he flourished as soon as his feet touched the turf in 1988 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
His nine-year career with the Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers was wrought with achievements. Keith was named the N.F.C. Offensive Rookie of the Year, Marlboro/The Sporting News NFL Rookie of the Year, and the only first-year player to be selected by the N.F.L. for the Pro Bowl. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and helped the Packers win Super Bowl XXXI in 1996.
Keith retired after earning his Super Bowl ring in 1997. However, several years before retiring, Keith saw a need to help the underserved and at-risk kids of Little Rock who needed a haven from the vulnerabilities of the streets. In 1992, that necessity birthed P.A.R.K., Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids, a year-round after-school and summer program free to qualifying students. Now in its 28th year of reaching and changing students’ lives, Keith continues to put his time, money, and fundraising energy into the program and the kids. He makes an effort to connect with each student.
Combining his Communication Degree and his professional playing experience, Keith worked as a broadcast analyst for T.N.T. sports television for 1 year. He worked as an analyst for the Sooner Sports Radio Network in 1998, Fox Sports Network in 1999, and as a color analyst for the Arkansas Razorback Sports Network from 2000 to 2017.
Keith’s impact on the city and state has been remarkable. Many call upon him to share his vision of P.A.R.K. and his wisdom on other matters. Nowadays, he speaks to companies, foundations, civic groups, and more with Keith Jackson 88 – Motivating the Masses. Keith’s approach to the crowd is welcoming, witty, and very informative.
Keith is a very proud, spiritual, and faith-filled family man, giving most of his energy to his wife, sons, and grandchildren. He is also an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Board Affiliations:
P.A.R.K. Inc, Foundation
Baptist Health Foundation
Former member of the Dun & Bradstreet Public Board
Former member of the Cadence Bank Public Board
