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Reggie Jackson

In memoriam 1946–
Baseball (Right Fielder)Sport
Athletics, Orioles, Yankees, AngelsTeams
5 World Series championshipsTitles
3 home runs on 3 pitches in a World Series gameRecords
Reginald Martinez Jackson, Wyncote, PennsylvaniaBorn
The Turning Point

Jackson emerged as a star with the Oakland Athletics, helping win three straight World Series from 1972 to 1974. But he earned the nickname 'Mr. October' in 1977 when he hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches in the decisive World Series game for the New York Yankees.

Reggie Jackson during his New York Yankees years
Reggie Jackson during his New York Yankees years

Pennsylvania Power

Born in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, Jackson was a multi-sport standout before focusing on baseball at Arizona State. His prodigious power made him one of the game's most feared hitters.

Reggie Jackson in October 1973 during the World Series
Reggie Jackson in October 1973 during the World Series

Mr. October

Jackson thrived under pressure, delivering some of the greatest postseason performances in history. His three-homer game in the 1977 World Series remains one of baseball's iconic moments.

Champion and Hall of Famer

Jackson won five World Series titles across his 21-year career with multiple teams. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 and remained involved in the game as an executive.

Career Timeline

  1. 1967Makes major league debut with Kansas City
  2. 1973Named American League MVP with Oakland
  3. 1973Wins second straight World Series title
  4. 1974Wins third consecutive World Series with A's
  5. 1977Signs with the New York Yankees
  6. 1977Hits three homers in World Series clincher
  7. 1978Wins second straight title with Yankees
  8. 1982Joins the California Angels
  9. 1987Retires with 563 career home runs
  10. 1993Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Biggest Hits

1978
Five World Series championshipsThree with Oakland, two with the Yankees
1977
Three home runs in one World Series gameOn three consecutive pitches in Game 6
1973
American League MVPLed Oakland to a World Series title
1977
Two World Series MVP awardsWon the honor in 1973 and 1977
1987
563 career home runsSixth-most in history at retirement
1984
Fourteen-time All-StarOne of the era's premier sluggers
Did You Know
  • Jackson's nickname 'Mr. October' came from teammate Thurman Munson and stuck after his legendary 1977 World Series performance.
  • He also led the American League in strikeouts five times, ranking among the all-time leaders in that category as well.

Portrait: Unknown author · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

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