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Lamar University Athletics

Cardinal Hall of Honor

Larry Jackson

Larry Jackson

  • Class
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Track and Field
A 1978 Indoor All-America selection. Jackson received multiple All-Southland Conference honors and was named team co-captain in 1980.

Ran the 880-yard leg of the school-record sprint medley relay team at the Baylor Relays. Jacksons school-record time was ranked among the nation's top 10.

Guided the Cardinals to three consecutive outdoor conference titles (1978-80), sparking a run of nine consecutive conference championships/ The nine-straight league outdoor titles remains the most dominant run by a men's team in SLC history.

Guided the LU 4x400-meter relay team to the Southland Outdoor title in 1978 and 1979.

A former USTFF champion, Jackson helped guide Lamar to the 1978 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 1,600-meter relay.

Qualified for the USTFF Championships in the 880-yard run and as a member of the 4x880-yard relay team.
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