William “Red” Jackson Athlete / Coach (Black College All-American)

William “Red” Jackson

Athlete / Coach (Black College All-American)

Affectionately known as “Red,” William Jackson excelled in football, basketball and baseball while at Parker-Gray High School.  As quarterback at North Carolina A&T, he led the Aggies to a Black College National Championship.  “Red” played baseball in the Negro League and football in the Canadian Professional League.  He coached at a number of historically black colleges and universities. He was one of three Alexandrians to be selected in their respective sports as a Black College All-American in 1949 and 1950.