American · Wyncote, USA · Born 18 May 1946American baseball outfielder known as 'Mr. October' for his clutch World Series performances, winning five championships and Hall of Fame inductee.
Reggie Jackson is 'Mr. October', the most celebrated postseason performer in baseball history, whose three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series remains one of sport's most dramatic individual performances. His exceptional power — 563 career home runs — and magnetic, controversial personality made him one of the sport's biggest stars. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
Clutch hitting and World Series heroics, nicknamed 'Mr. October'
How They Played
Power hitter with exceptional clutch performance in big moments
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame slugger known for dramatic postseason performances
Career Honours
- World Series Champion 1972
- World Series Champion 1973
- World Series Champion 1974
- World Series Champion 1977
- World Series Champion 1978
- World Series MVP 1973
- World Series MVP 1977
- AL MVP 1973
- AL Championship Series MVP 1973
- 14× MLB All-Star Selection
- MLB All-Star Game MVP 1971
- Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame 1993
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Athletics | 1968–1975 | 1069 | #9 |
| New York Yankees | 1977–1981 | 503 | #9 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 1976–1976 | 134 | — |
| California Angels | 1982–1986 | 693 | — |
American Athletes