Remembering Troy “Escalade” Jackson

[Streetball’s Finest  – 2.20.12] – Remembering Troy “Escalade” Jackson

Inks: FLASH aka g_sk1lls 
Images: Various sources

Exactly a year ago, one of the biggest names in And1 Mixtape Tour passed away and since then, there has been a huge void left by the one we affectionately call Escalade, whose real name was Troy Jackson (younger brother to former NBA player and current in-game commentator Mark “Action” Jackson).

Born January 11, 1976, Escalade joined the And1 Mixtape Tour back in 2002 and has been a fixture on the team due to his incredible size and agility for a big man.  Nicknamed after the Cadillac SUV, Troy possessed uncanny court vision and ball handling skills most common for a guard and at his size (6’10”, close to 500 lbs), it was virtually unheard of.

A gentle giant, Escalade came to be known as a fun-loving member of the And1 team, and has shown a strong advocacy for STD prevention, which can be traced to one of his brothers having succumbed to AIDS back in 1980.  The news of his sudden death last February 20, 2011 was met with extreme sadness in the basketball community, and according to sources, he died in his sleep.

I’ve posted some Escalade images and Youtube videos below, and in behalf of the And1 Ph family, we offer a quiet moment for one of the most recognizable streetball legends in And1 history.

R.I.P. Escalade.  Gone…but not forgotten.

Escalade Mix (Youtube video)

Troy 'Escalade' Jackson Legacy (Youtube video)