Reggie Jackson
The Hall of Fame slugger who brought 'Mr. October' power to Anaheim and helped the Angels win two division titles.
Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18, 1946) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), including for the California Angels. Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 in his first year of eligibility. Nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason, Jackson helped the California Angels win two AL West divisional titles, in 1982 and 1986. He hit 563 career home runs and was an American League All-Star for 14 seasons.
- Famous Nickname
- Mr. October
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Jackson helped the California Angels win two American League West divisional titles, in 1982 and 1986. While with the Angels in 1984, he hit a home run over the right-field roof at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Jackson hit a memorable home run in the 1971 All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium, batting for the American League against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis, the ball striking a transformer on the right field roof. Jackson holds the record for most career strikeouts by a batter. He currently serves as a special advisor to the Houston Astros, and a sixth championship associated with Jackson came with Houston's win in the 2022 World Series.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a specific story about Jackson's time with the Angels beyond the facts that he helped them win two AL West divisional titles (1982 and 1986) and hit a home run over the right-field roof at Tiger Stadium in 1984. Jackson hit 563 career home runs and was an American League All-Star for 14 seasons. He won the AL Most Valuable Player Award in 1973, two World Series MVP Awards, and the Babe Ruth Award in 1977. The Yankees retired his uniform number in 1993, and the Athletics retired it in 2004.
Reader's Guide
Reginald Martinez Jackson played for the California Angels during his 21-season MLB career. He helped the Angels win two American League West divisional titles, in 1982 and 1986. Jackson hit 563 career home runs and was an American League All-Star for 14 seasons. He won two Silver Slugger Awards, the AL Most Valuable Player Award in 1973, two World Series MVP Awards, and the Babe Ruth Award in 1977. Jackson additionally holds the record for most career strikeouts by a batter. The Yankees retired his uniform number in 1993, and the Athletics retired it in 2004. Jackson currently serves as a special advisor to the Houston Astros.
Did You Know?
- Jackson was nicknamed 'Mr. October' for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the Athletics and the Yankees.
- Jackson hit three consecutive home runs at Yankee Stadium in the clinching game six of the 1977 World Series.
- Jackson holds the record for most career strikeouts by a batter.
- Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 in his first year of eligibility.
- Jackson helped the California Angels win two AL West divisional titles, in 1982 and 1986.