CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats Mourn the Loss of Jamacia Jackson

Published on April 14, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are saddened to announce the passing of linebacker Jamacia Jackson.

"Jamacia was a beloved player, teammate and friend," said head coach Charlie Taaffe. "He will be truly missed by our entire team. Our sincere condolences are with Jamacia's family and friends."

Jackson was found unresponsive at a Sumter, South Carolina home Monday morning. He was later pronounced dead at a local area hospital. No cause of death is known at this time.

"Jamacia was a respected and talented member of our team who worked as hard in our community as he did on the field," said President Scott Mitchell. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Jamacia's family."

He was 26.

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