Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Grambling Legends Sports Organization hosted the 14th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of Grambling State University. One of this year's Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees was Andrew Jackson, a former footballer for the Tigers. Andrew Jackson was born and raised locally and attended Richwood High School in Richwood, LA. At Richwood, he was coached and mentored by former GSU greats Mackie Freeze, Eugene Hughes, and Joe Dixon. While at Richwood, he had the honor of playing with other Grambling greats, including Charlie Smith, Matthew Reed, Sammy White, and Charles "Pot" Owens. Jackson received a football scholarship to Grambling, playing for the legendary Eddie Robinson. He earned a starting position as an offensive guard for four years and team captain for two years. He was named an All-American in 1973 and an All-State Offensive Lineman in 1974. He graduated in December of 1974 with a degree in Social Work. Andrew and his wife Cassandra have been married 45 years and are proud parents of children, Jasmine, Jessica, and Joshua.