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Feb. 7th – Reggie Jackson : A Salute to Black History Baseball Heroes
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Before Derek Jeter was “Mr. November,” Reggie Jackson was “Mr. October.” Although he began (and ended) his career with the Oakland A’s, he will always be considered a New York Yankee. He has three World Series rings with the A’s and two more with the Yankees. He is best known for his clutch performance in the postseason. Jackson is a 14-time All-Star, won the AL MVP award in 1973 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.
CC on Reggie:Reggie Jackson ( outfielder ) “Reggie is a big reason I came to The Yankee Organization. Before then though I was always a big fan. He has been a great friend and mentor to my family and I since joining the Yankees.”Did You Know:
Jackson hit .300 only once in his 21-year career – in 1980 with the Yankees.CC Celebrates Black History Month – The Pioneers of the Game of Baseball
Everyday for the month of February, CC will feature one of his baseball heroes as part of Black History month. Each one of the men had a profound effect on the game of baseball and was an inspiration to CC as he worked to become a Major League Baseball player.
To learn more about the rich tradition of African American players in baseball please visit here. To learn more about what Major League Baseball is doing to revive baseball in inner cities, please visit here.
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