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Reggie Jackson is a Hall of Fame outfielder nicknamed 'Mr. October' who hit three consecutive home runs off three pitchers in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series.
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Reggie Jackson ranks #71 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Mule Suttles, ahead of Trevor Hoffman.
October legend, 563 homers, strong Hall case, streakiness and lower averages limit all-time score.
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Why was Reggie Jackson called Mr. October?
Jackson earned the nickname through repeated postseason performances, most famously for the New York Yankees in the 1977 World Series. In Game 6, he hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches from three different Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers.
Which teams did Reggie Jackson play for?
Jackson played for the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and California Angels. He won three consecutive World Series with Oakland from 1972 through 1974 and two more with the Yankees.
How many career home runs did Reggie Jackson hit?
Jackson hit 563 regular-season home runs during his Major League Baseball career. He also retired with 2,597 strikeouts, reflecting the all-or-nothing power style that made him both dangerous and polarizing.
Is Reggie Jackson in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Yes. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993, his first year of eligibility. His plaque depicts him in a New York Yankees cap.
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