Lucious “Luke” Jackson
Inducted 1995
Hometown: San Marcos
College: Pan American College
Best Known for: Athlete – Basketball
Of all the greats in Bronc sports history since 1927, Jackson stands alone.
Jackson helped put Pan American College on the map by leading Sam Williams' team to the 1963 NAIA national championship. An athletic 6-9, 240-pound inside force from San Marcos, Jackson ranks second in program history in points and rebounds and is first in a number of categories.
After winning a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo in 1964, Jackson moved on.
He was the second overall pick in the 1964 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, and eventually played a prominent role in the team's world championship in 1967. During an eight-year career in the pros, Jackson averaged 9.9 points and 8.8 rebounds including 14.8 points per game and 12.9 rebounds per game as a rookie. When the Sixers won it all in 1966-67, he averaged 11 points and 12 rebounds in the playoffs.
