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Jimmy Jackson

1956–2008

Canada

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James Earl Jackson (July 28, 1956 – June 17, 2008) was an American freestyle wrestler, who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Jackson grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. At the 1979 Pan American Games he finished first in the freestyle unlimited category.

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