Reggie Jackson

Former professional baseball player

American Wyncote, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional baseball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/05/1946
Age80 years
BirthplaceWyncote, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameReginald Martinez Jackson
NicknameMr. October
Known ForHall of Fame MLB outfielder known for postseason success

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in
Batting HandLeft
Throwing HandLeft

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeArizona State University

Personal Life

Parents
  • Martinez Jackson
  • Clara Jackson
EthnicityMixed Puerto Rican and African-American ancestry
Birth NameReginald Martinez Jackson

Relationships & More

SpouseJuanita (Jennie) Campos

Family

ChildrenKimberly Jackson
Siblings
  • Dolores Burton
  • Joe Jackson

Career

Major Teams
  • Kansas City / Oakland Athletics
  • Baltimore Orioles
  • New York Yankees
  • California Angels
MLB Debut09/06/1967
Draft1966 MLB Draft, 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Kansas City Athletics
Career Highlights
  • 5-time World Series champion
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993
  • 2-time World Series MVP
  • 1-time AL MVP
  • Joined the Houston Astros as a special advisor in 2021
  • Stepped down from his Houston Astros advisory role in 2024

Style Quotient

Playing StylePower-hitting outfielder with clutch postseason performance
NicknameMr. October

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Hit three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series.
2. Was one of baseball’s most famous postseason performers.
3. Played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball.
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