Reid Jackson (2003) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

Reid Jackson

Induction:
2003
Class:
1994

Jackson, one of the best lacrosse players in Rutgers history, lettered for the Scarlet Knights from 1991 through 1994. He was a three-time All-American at Rutgers, earning honorable mention honors in 1992, second team honors in 1993 and first team accolades in 1994. Jackson was a two-time captain (1993, 94) at Rutgers and was the team MVP (William Miller Trophy recipient) in 1994. Jackson was also RU's Coursen Award winner in 1994. As one of the nation's top defensive players, Jackson received the William C. Schmisser award from the USILA, honoring the nation's best defenseman at the Division I level. He also played in the North/South All-Star game following his senior season and later won a gold medal with the United States National Team in 1998. He earned All-Club honors in the USLCA for three-straight years and also starred as a charter member of Major League Lacrosse, playing with the New Jersey Pride for two seasons before retiring in 2002. He also played with the Long Island Lacrosse Club in the USLCA, winning three national championships while earning All-Club honors four-consecutive years.