The Rose Bowl is coined “The Granddaddy of them All” thanks to him and he’s also credited with calling Michigan Stadium “The Big House.”
“Hellooooo, Heisman.”
Desmond Howard’s punt return was special, but the voice behind the broadcast was legendary, and also someone fans identified with each week.
Keith Jackson was college football. Late Friday night, he died at age 89.
Jackson has been retired from broadcasting since 2006. The Rose Bowl is coined “The Granddaddy of them All” thanks to him and he’s also credited with calling Michigan Stadium “The Big House.”
He called college football for 50 years, starting with ABC in 1966. He also did 11 World Series, the Olympics and NFL games.
Having a hard time finding the right words to express what the icon Keith Jackson meant to me personally, Michigan football and CFB, in general. May his family find some comfort in knowing how much joy he brought us for so many years and that his legacy endures. #RIP #Legend pic.twitter.com/Q5CWRp9gmp
Keith Jackson was THE voice of college football for my generation and many before it. He made the big games feel bigger just by hearing his voice. RIP to the most iconic broadcasting voice the sport has ever heard.
If you ask: What does college football sound like? My answer is: Keith Jackson’s voice. And that will never change. The best there ever was or ever will be. #WhoaNellie
Keith Jackson called a game… with personality ..substance with style.. he was.. the sound of college football for many.. his gentlemanly folksky feel for a broadcast was genuine and it stayed with you.. always will!
The truly great play by play voices can give you goosebumps during key moments. It’s a gift. And impossible to teach. Keith Jackson had a PHD in it. #childhoodvoiceRIP
USC AD @Lynn88Swann on the passing of Keith Jackson: “I am saddened to hear the news of Keith Jackson’s death. Keith covered games I played in and we worked together at ABC Sports for decades. Every step of the way he shared his knowledge and his friendship.
