Broncos Legends: A look back through Rich 'Tombstone' Jackson's Broncos career
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In our Broncos Legends series, we're revisiting the careers of some of the best players in franchise history with video highlights and rarely seen photos — and they'll join us to break down their favorite moments as a Bronco and more. Here's a refresher on Rich Jackson's time in Denver.
Career overview
The man who would be known as "Tombstone" arrived in Denver to little fanfare. On July 16, 1967, the Broncos dealt Lionel Taylor and Jerry Sturm to the Raiders in exchange for Jackson, Ray Schmautz and Richard Tyson. Presumably it was Tyson, a 1966 third-round pick, who was the centerpiece acquisition in the deal at the time; Jackson, an undrafted player, had played five games as a rookie in 1966.
"We need offensive linemen and linebackers with some experience," head coach Lou Saban said at the time, according to a UPI wire story in the New York Times.
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