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4 unusual facts about Keith Jackson


Brookside Golf Course

On December 30, 2009, the clubhouse hosted the 20th Anniversary of the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which was hosted by the Pasadena Quarterbacks Club, with Keith Jackson as the Master of Ceremonies.

Bryant Westbrook

The ensuing hit caused legendary college football announcer Keith Jackson to instantly say "Uh oh! Hello! Bryant Westbrook!" then fall silent for 10 seconds.

Florida State–Miami football rivalry

After being called a "key persona" by Keith Jackson for hitting his third field goal of the game, Florida State kicker Gerry Thomas missed a field goal to the right with less than a minute remaining, and the top-ranked Seminoles lost in Doak Campbell Stadium to the second-ranked Hurricanes, 17-16.

Roopville, Georgia

Legendary Sportscaster Keith Jackson, known to many as "the voice of college football," was born in Roopville.


Merle Harmon

He, along with Chris Schenkel and Keith Jackson, were the play-by-play announcers for the network's baseball Game of the Week in 1965.


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