Reggie Jackson
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 27: Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson throws out the ceremonial first pitch following a ceremony honoring the 1973 world series championship before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles at O.co Coliseum on April 27, 2013 in Oakland, California.
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I wear my A's hat when I play golf ... I work for the Yankees and love the Yankees, but the A's are certainly a part of me that goes back forever.
I am not that close to the Hall of Fame — it's the writers' Hall of Fame
It certainly was the (highlight) of my career ... I am attached to (the uniform) and I understand its value.More quotes »
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Stars at Frontier draw big crowd
Years from now, Greeces Johnny Perotti will tell his grandchildren about the night he captained a baseball all-star team that included Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson and Wade Boggs. And younger brother Jesse will describe the three-run h from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Read more »
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Baseball stars relish return to spotlight
Johnny Bench walked around with an iPad. Reggie Jackson smiled at every ovation he received and soaked in the moment. It feels great to know the fans havent forgotten you, said Mr. October, who celebrated his 67th birthday Saturday. Trevor Hoffman nervou from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Read more »
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More than one member in one-homer club
Duane Kuiper, now a broadcaster with the Giants, hit his one home run on Aug. 29, 1977. (Getty) Some 30 years later, Reggie Jackson's words still ring in Duane Kuiper's ears. "If I only had one home run, I'd [freaking] quit," Jackson shouted, loud enough from MLB.com Read more »
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Reggie Jackson visits Wichita to tour NCAT, promote science and technology education for minorities
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson was in Wichita Friday to tour the National Center for Aviation Training and meet with representatives of the city’s aircraft companies. Jackson’s Mr. October Foundation for Kids seeks to boost the number of minority student from Kansas.com Read more »
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Baseball legend Reggie Jackson likes what he sees in Wichita (Video)
Daniel McCoy covers aviation, manufacturing, energy and automotive. Major League Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson was in Wichita Friday to get a first-hand look at the National Center for Aviation Training. Jackson was here on the invite of Kansas S from Wichita Business Journal Read more »
