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Michael Jackson (NFL)

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The Resume

    (April 12, 1969-May 12, 2017)
    Born in Tangipahoa, Louisiana
    Also known as Michael Dyson
    Drafted in the sixth round by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft
    Wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns (1991-95) and the Baltimore Ravens (1996-98)

Why he might be annoying:

    As a result of having the same name as The King of Pop, some sportscasters went as far as using the singer's song titles in highlight reels.
    He wore #1 for the first three seasons of his career, before being forced to switch to #81 when the NFL instituted regulated numbers.
    He changed his surname from Jackson to Dyson and back to Jackson after the second week of the 1993 NFL season.
    His career was plagued by injuries.
    He was a notorious trash talker.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was college teammates with Brett Favre at the University of Southern Mississippi.
    He flourished in his first few seasons with the Browns, under Bill Belichick.
    He led the NFL in touchdown receptions, during the Ravens inaugural season.
    He served as mayor of his hometown of Tangipahoa, following his retirement from the NFL.
    He took the mayor's position in order to give back to his hometown.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying