M. Jackson Null (1981) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

M. Jackson Null

Induction:
1981
Class:
1947

A native of Staunton, Virginia, Jack Null participated in football, basketball and baseball throughout his years at Richmond. During the 1945 football season, as a two-way performer at center and linebacker, he made the Virginia All-State team weighing 152 pounds. He made the 2nd All-State AP team in 1946. He captained both the football and baseball teams in 1946 and 1947. After graduation, he served as freshman coach at Richmond for four years before returning to Staunton Military Academy for a three-year tenure as assistant football and head basketball and baseball coach. After leaving Staunton Military Academy, he coached at Lake Worth (Florida) High School and then went to VMI as head basketball and baseball coach before he entered the real estate business.