The Official 2026 Public Vote

Your Vote Shapes the Hall

Explore the official candidates and cast your votes for the individuals you believe deserve a place in the United States Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tom Jackson

  • Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Commentators 2026
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  • Sport(s): Football
  • Statistics & Accolades: Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
    Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award
    1x Sports Emmy Award
    1x Cable Ace Award
  • After a 14-year career with the Denver Broncos, former Linebacker Tom Jackson joined Chris Berman as the hosts of Sunday NFL Countdown and NFL Primetime, and Jackson, like Irv Cross before him, paved the way for black studio hosts in sports.

    While Jackson was outspoken on occasion, he quickly became one of the most trusted voices in football, both as a player and for the analytic depth with which he covered the sport.

    Jackson left ESPN in 2016 after 29 years of educating the masses on the gridiron game.

    We are proud to nominate Tom Jackson for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.
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