Danny Jackson was a 1965 graduate of Versailles High School, playing four years for another legendary head coach William "Gus" Moorhead.  An All-County, All-Conference and All-Sectional selection, Jackson remains etched into the basketball record books for the Lions finishing among all-time leaders in 11 categories including records for most assists in a single-game (11) and most free throws scored in a single-game (22).  His 141 assists in 1964 set a season-record for the program.  Other top marks include second in single-season free throws made (151) and career free throws made while his 18.5 ppg his senior year ranks fourth among top scoring averages per season.  He is fourth on the list for single-game scoring, having scored 36 points against Vevay in 1964.  He repeated that feat with 36 points and eight assists against Sunman in 1965.  Coach Moorhead said, "Jackson's quickness and uncanny vision permitted him to react and see things before they even happened."  His excitement and energy created many great moments on both ends of the floor.

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Although an opportunity to play collegiately at the University of Evansville was in his future, Jackson opted instead to join the United States Navy where his basketball playing was able to pair with his service to his country.  He was an All-Tournament team member and Tourney MVP as part of the All-Services Championships in Asia while also being a two-time member of the All-Japan team.  His basketball skills were often featured in the Stars and Stripes-Pacific publication.  After his service, Danny would make his way back to Versailles and embark on a long career in the computer industry while also serving his community.

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Jackson was one of several individuals who started up the county's youth soccer program and brought it to the Versailles and Osgood communities in 1994.  He is also a founding member of the Versailles Historical and Preservation Society.