LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State community has lost a legend. Former football standout Bob Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 84. Jackson was a key contributor during the Golden Era for the Aggie football program and will be remembered for his impact on and off the field.
As a member of the Aggie football program during arguably its greatest stretch in school history, Jackson left his mark by rushing for over 1,000 yards across two seasons.
After helping lead the Aggies to victory in the 1959 Sun Bowl in his first year donning Crimson & White, Jackson helped lead the Aggies to a perfect 11-0 record while serving as a key cog on the nation's highest-scoring offense (35.