Funeral services were held in Houston for Aaron Jackson, a two-sport standout at Southern University in the late 1950s.
Jackson, who will be inducted into Southern's Athletic Hall of Fame on April 15, died recently at the age of 63.
He played football and was a member of the track and field team from 1957-60 at Southern.
He played linebacker, center and end for the Jaguars football team, earning All-America honors in 1959 at center. After making All-America in 1959, he was switched to end the next season.
Jackson was regarded as one of the best linebackers in college football and was a capable receiver. He doubled as a high jumper on the track team and was an …
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