On the field, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Rickey Jackson always followed his instincts, knowing they would often lead him in the right direction and to a successful conclusion.
But the legendary No. 57 of the New Orleans Saints lived his life quite differently off the field, ignoring the warning signs of a potentially serious health issue, until recently when he discovered that numbers don’t lie.
Unfortunately, the numbers added up to one thing: Like so many male members of his immediate and extended family, the 57-year-old Jackson had prostate cancer.
Last Wednesday, Jackson, 57, had surgery at Tulane University Medical Center, the procedure performed by Dr.