Michael Jackson (born July 31, 1949) is an American former professional

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player. After a collegiate career at the Cal State University Los Angeles, Jackson was selected in both the 1972

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and 1972 NBA draft. Jackson played at Hancock Junior College (now called Allan Hancock College) to start his collegiate career. He was named a junior college All-American before enrolling at

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to play the final two years of his collegiate career.

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