Herzog to Receive Scouts Award Oct 24, 2008
The event has honored many legendary baseball Hall of Fame players, managers, scouts, coaches and executives, including Willie Mays, Reggie Jackson, Frank Robinson, Duke Snider, Sandy Koufax, and Cal Ripken, Jr., as well as Eric Gagn, Curt Schilling, Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, the Boone Family, the Brett family, Major League Baseball executive Pat Gillick, legendary baseball scouts George Genovese, and the late Bob Zuk. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Yankees pitcher took a walk on the wild side Oct 22, 2008
Home runs 3, Babe Ruth (1926, 1928) and Reggie Jackson (1977). RBI 6, the Yankees' Bobby Richardson, 1960. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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Ted Wililams (145) Frank Thomas (138) Rickey Henderson (116) Reggie Jackson (114) Mickey Mantle (113) Eddie Mathews (109) Lou Gehrig (105) Mel Ott (100) Tim Raines (97) Arky Vaughan (97) Ken Griffey Jr. (96) Carl Yastrzemski (95). So more than half of the list went on to have, what I consider to be Hall of Fame careers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rays: 7 wonders of the World Series Oct 20, 2008
Early in Spring Training, Elliot Johnson leveled Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli and New York manager Joe Girardi said sarcastically, "He was playing hard. Great. That's just not the time to do it." A few days later, after a Grapefruit League reunion turned into a rematch highlighted by Johnny Gomes' takeout of Shelly Duncan, Reggie Jackson scoffed, "I don't even know who this guy Gomes is." But the Rays had made their early point: We're gonna stay in your faces all season. And they made the... (MLB.com)
Starter tops Yankees' shopping list Oct 19, 2008
The meetings included the input of co-chairmen Hank and Hal Steinbrenner, manager Joe Girardi, club president Randy Levine, assistant general manager Jean Afterman, vice presidents Mark Newman, Gene Michael and Felix Lopez, and advisers Reggie Jackson and Tino Martinez. George Steinbrenner attended the second day of meetings on Friday. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Longoria, Upton making Red Sox pay Oct 14, 2008
10/14/08 12:40 AM ET. Fearsome twosome slugging way into history books in ALCS. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Alas, N.Y., Dodgers in playoffs Oct 13, 2008
Adjust your eyeglasses, Reggie Jackson. Scream bloody murder to an ump, Billy Martin. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sully Saturday: Wait 'till next year remains Cubs' battle cry Oct 11, 2008
Fade back 30 years to the 1970s, the era of disco, leisure suits, Billy Martin getting fired once a week and Reggie Jackson s candy bar. Those Phillies. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Arizona State Preview Oct 10, 2008
The Sun Devils have not beaten USC since 1999, when they won 26-16 at the ColiseumFamous ASU alumni include Jimmy Kimmel, Al Michaels, David Spade, Phil Mickelson, Jim Palmer, Reggie Jackson, , former Laker Byron Scott, current Los Angeles Dodger Andre Either, and the late Pat TillmanUSC is currently a 27. 5 point home favorite. (WeAreSC.com)
Higashioka happy with choice Oct 10, 2008
"We were around guys like Reggie Jackson and Tino Martinez, and they were working with us. Then there were Minor League instructors like Butch Wynegar, Julio Mosquera and Victor Valencia for catching. There were a bunch of guys with a lot of experience. I was really able to absorb a lot of information because of the wealth of knowledge they had.". It should come in handy as Higashioka heads into his first offseason and prepares for his first Spring Training in Tampa. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Nobody has more fun than Manny Oct 4, 2008
Big numbers in NLDS make slugger -- and Dodgers -- smile. By Steve Gilbert / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Crew set comeback precedent in 1982 Oct 4, 2008
Reggie Jackson homered, Bob Boone drove in two runs and Kison gave the Angels a second consecutive complete game, along with a seemingly insurmountable 2-0 series lead. Game 3: Brewers 5, Angels 3 at County Stadium. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Postseason numbers don't measure up Oct 3, 2008
Reggie Jackson splits the difference between the Babe and Manny, having retired in 1987, eight years in advance of the three-tier playoff series implementation. He played in five World Series and 11 ALCS, and was deprived of an opportunity for a sixth World Series when he was injured during the 1972 ALCS and forced to miss Oakland's exciting seven-game conquest of the Reds (You think in a series of six one-run games a Reggie Jackson at-bat or two might have made it easier for the A's. (Boston Globe)
Manny belts 25th postseason homer Oct 3, 2008
The next closest players on the list are the Yankees' Bernie Williams (22) and Reggie Jackson and Mickey Mantle, both with 18. "It was a pretty good pitch," Marshall said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Vazquez loses as Twins close on Sox Sep 24, 2008
Griffey's two-run homer. Griffey's two-run homer. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Stadium closing would have gotten Babe’s approval Sep 24, 2008
Even with Yogi Berra behind the plate one final time and Reggie Jackson sprinting out to right field like he owned it, the night wouldn t have meant nearly so much if the Yankees were in the postseason and this wasn t actually the last game ever played in the stadium. It was, though, and on the mound Babe Ruth s daughter herself tossed the last ceremonial first pitch. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Orioles take in experience as fans Sep 24, 2008
" With that comment, Roberts was referring to a veritable cavalcade of former Yankee heroes, a list that began most prominently with Hall of Famers Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson and wound down to stars of more recent vintage. Throughout the night, reminders of all the great moments that have happened in the park flooded the video board. "We were out there at 7 p.m. ET watching all the ceremonies," said Kevin Millar. "For the first hour, from 7-8 p.m., it was 100 percent baseball... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
More to Stadium closing than goodbye Sep 24, 2008
There was Reggie Jackson jogging out to right field once again with the chants of "Reggie, Reggie" raining down from the upper deck. There were some of the first basemen through the years -- Moose Skowron, Chris Chambliss and Tino Martinez -- taking their position, and it seemed the size of the men was enough to tilt the infield to the right. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jon HeymanTHE DAILY SCOOP Sep 23, 2008
And if it seemed unusual that the last pre-game introduction was saved for Bernie Williams, and that the biggest ovation went to Bernie -- even beyond the response accorded Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford and Reggie Jackson and family members representing Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris -- it didn't seem odd at all to this New Yorker. Bernie is beloved in this town. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Memories of the Stadium Sep 23, 2008
But on 161st St. and River Avenue, there was a field on which Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Paul O'Neill, Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter played. They won 26 World Championships there. (Middletown Press, CT)
Urinal for Sale! Get Your Yankee Keepsake Here: Scott Soshnick Sep 23, 2008
Memories of a 7-year-old kid who was fortunate to be there, climbing onto his father's lap for a better view every time Reggie Jackson walloped a home run that would help beat the Dodgers. Three in all. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Yankee Stadium — going, going, gone! Sep 23, 2008
I feel like I m losing an old friend, Reggie Jackson said. Bob Sheppard, the 90-something public address announcer who started in 1951, read the opening greeting. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nice closure at Stadium Sep 22, 2008
In the pregame ceremony, fans got to watch stars of some of the 26 championships - Yogi Berra, Don Larsen, Bobby Richardson, Whitey Ford, Wade Boggs, Scott Brosius, Paul O'Neill, Tino Martinez, Graig Nettles, Willie Randolph, Reggie Jackson, Chris Chambliss, Moose Skowron, Goose Gossage, David Wells, David Cone, and Ron Guidry - be introduced and walk to their positions, reminiscent of the All-Star Game ceremony here in July. Some fans wept, others took enough photos to fill a scrapbook. (Boston Globe)
Baseball says bye, bye to Yankee Stadium Sep 22, 2008
"I feel like I'm losing an old friend," Reggie Jackson told the crowd. The 1922 American League pennant, the first to fly in the ballpark, was unfurled beyond centre field. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A fond farewell Sep 22, 2008
I feel like Im losing an old friend, Reggie Jackson said. Im glad I was here. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Yankee Stadium has its final fling Sep 22, 2008
"I feel like I'm losing an old friend," Reggie Jackson told the crowd. Fittingly, the Yankees won, 7-3, over the Orioles. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fan quiet about HR ball Sep 22, 2008
Although the ball hit Sunday night by would likely not threaten that mark, it certainly would have value as the last home run memento in a stadium where some of the most prodigious home run kings from Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle, and Reggie Jackson, swatted gargantuan shots. "Steve from Colorado" did not earn his quarry without a skirmish under the netting covering Monument Park in left field. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Farewell, Yankee Stadium Sep 22, 2008
Williams, the graceful former centerfielder, was still in the clubhouse because he would be the last Yankee introduced, the headliner on a program that included Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and Reggie Jackson ... He had reminisced about the place with Reggie Jackson Saturday night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A's celebrate 40 years with all-time team Sep 22, 2008
Among the players selected are three Hall of Famers -- Reggie Jackson, Jim "Catfish" Hunter and Dennis Eckersley -- and two no-doubt-about it future Hall of Famers: manager Tony La Russa and outfielder Rickey Henderson. The all-time Athletics were: Infield: Mark McGwire (first base), Mark Ellis (second base), Bert "Campy" Campaneris (shortstop), and Carney Lansford (third base); outfield: Henderson, Jackson and Joe Rudi; designated hitter: Dave Kingman; catcher: Terry Steinbach; starting... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Longtime fan visits Sep 22, 2008
09/21/2008 3:59 PM ET Longtime fan bears witness to finale Lang in Cathedral with husband, Seeing Eye dog L 00004000 aramie By Samantha Newman / MLB.com. NEW YORK -- As Jane Lang stepped on the warning track at Yankee Stadium on Sunday morning, she bent down to touch the dirt beneath her before she walked any further. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fans' stories Sep 22, 2008
09/21/2008 5:23 PM ET Cathedral leaves lasting mark on fans Generations of Yankees faithful have passed through the gates By Jon Blau / MLB.com. Joba Chamberlain signs autographs for fans outside of Yankee Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Generations merge Sep 22, 2008
RIGHT FIELD Randy Maris, son of Roger Maris; Reggie Jackson (REGGIE, REGGIE). SECOND BASE Billy Martin Jr.; Bobby Richardson; Willie Randolph. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fans scramble for last home run ball Sep 22, 2008
Although the ball hit Sunday night by Jose Molina would likely not threaten that mark, it certainly would have value as the last home run memento in a stadium where some of the most prodigious home run kings from Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle, and Reggie Jackson, swatted gargantuan shots. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Yankee Stadium Memories: For argument's sake ... (Today) Sep 21, 2008
Reggie Jackson slams three homers from three pitchers in Game 6 of the World Series on Oct. 18, 1977, to clinch the team's first title in 15 years. 2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A's All-40 team to be unveiled Sep 20, 2008
Other members of the All-40 team include outfielder Reggie Jackson, third baseman Carney Lansford, first baseman Mark McGwire, designated hitter Dave Kingman, starting pitchers Jim "Catfish" Hunter and Vida Blue, and closer Dennis Eckersley. The manager is Tony La Russa. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Vote for the Cathedral's best moments Sep 20, 2008
Reggie Jackson remembered the first time he came to the Cathedral in 1968, while playing for Oakland ... " When former Yankee Willie Randolph returned to Yankee Stadium on Old Timer's Day, he recalled Chris Chambliss' game-winning home run in the deciding Game 5 of the 1976 American League Championship Series and Reggie Jackson's three straight first-pitch home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. Both events made the cut for the selection ballot. "I grew up here. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bodley: Cathedral's close brings emotion Sep 20, 2008
Reggie Jackson hit three straight first-pitch homers in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series ... For pure drama, nothing can equal the 1977 World Series when Reggie Jackson became Mr. October. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Memories take the field Sunday as Yankee Stadium bids adieu Sep 19, 2008
Yankee Stadium is where Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and where Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers ... "I've been a Yankees and Reggie Jackson fan all my life. I'm 37 years old, and seeing the ballpark makes me feel like I'm a kid again.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Yankee Stadium: Fans bid farewell Sep 19, 2008
Highlights: Yankees have won 26 World Championships, with the first coming in 1923; Lou Gehrig gave his famous I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth speech in 1939 after retiring because of a terminal illness; Babe Ruth and Roger Maris each set single-season home run records; New York Giants football team played there for many years, including the December 1958 Greatest Game Ever Played championship loss to the Baltimore Colts; Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in the... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Joe PosnanskiVIEWPOINT Sep 18, 2008
The last three 23-year-olds to do that were Frank Thomas, Ken Griffey and Reggie Jackson. The thing was the Indians already had Albert Belle, so the position of "Intimidating And Moody Right-handed Hitter Who Crushes Pitches To Every Field And Does Not Talk Much To The Press And Grounds Into Too Many Double Plays And Often Seems Disinterested In The Outfield," was already filled. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Miller likes U.S. Ryder Cup chances; roster, less so Sep 17, 2008
Twenty-four years ago today, Reggie Jackson became the 13th major leaguer to reach 500 career homers. The Big Blow came against A's pitcher Bud Black. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mr. October reflects on Yankee Stadium Sep 17, 2008
Reggie Jackson waves to the crowd on the final Opening Day at Yankee Stadium ... NEW YORK -- Quite a few longtime Yankees observers were surprised that the person chosen to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the first game of the last season of Yankee Stadium was Reggie Jackson. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yankee Stadium hosted many characters Sep 17, 2008
Alex Rodriguez, slap-happy against Bronson Arroyo in the 2004 AL Championship Series; Carl Pavano, an American Idle even Simon Cowell loves; Billy Martin in an umpire's face; Reggie Jackson on a candy bar and the one-and-only Boss changing managers the way most people change channels. They all loved to entertain New York, and it was anything but unrequited love. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Kindred: Garcia "made for Ryder Cup" Sep 13, 2008
"Love me or hate me, but you can't ignore me," Reggie Jackson said long before Garcia, another don't-ignore-me type, leaped laughing onto a buddy's back in a highly irregular midmatch celebration. In Ryder Cup depression, one American star said, "We lost to 11 gentlemen and one little boy.". (ESPN -- Golf)
A's bats stifled by Rangers Sep 12, 2008
Earlier in the week he passed Reggie Jackson, who struck out 171 times in 1968. On Thursday, he passed Jose Canseco, who whiffed 175 times in 1986. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Yanks come home, possibly for last time Sep 11, 2008
The organization conjures thoughts like the one Reggie Jackson had in Anaheim, joking to reporters that if someone wanted to learn about October baseball, they should just type his name into Google and be content with the search results produced. These Yankees, the 2008 version, may not have the opportunity to create their own Mr. October moments. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
More > Sep 7, 2008
The homer, No. 521 in his career, put him in a four-way tie with Willie McCovey, Ted Williams and Frank Thomas for 17th all-time and the RBIs pushed him past Reggie Jackson and Thomas for 20th all-time, now with 1,706. Ramirez managed to rack up five RBIs despite missing out on a chance in the third when he struck out swinging on three pitches with the bases loaded. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Fowler not taking things too seriously Sep 5, 2008
" The best lesson Fowler can learn is things will go better than the beginning. That notion brought a knowing smile from Rockies front-office assistant Walt Weiss, who works with infielders and often participates in pregame workouts. On July 12, 1987, Weiss debuted for the Athletics as a pinch-runner for Mark McGwire, with Reggie Jackson batting and the Brewers leading by one run. Dan Plesac, the Brewers' lanky left-handed closer was on the mound. The All-Star Game would be played in Oakland, so... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
For A-Rod, milestones take back seat Sep 4, 2008
Up next on the all-time home run list would be Reggie Jackson with 563, something that the Hall of Famer reminds A-Rod of on a regular basis. Rodriguez has already passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521), Jimmie Foxx (534) and Mickey Mantle (536) this season. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Ramirez, Ethier lead Dodgers over Padres, 8-4 Sep 3, 2008
Ramirez has 1,701 RBIs, one behind Reggie Jackson for 21st place all-time and one away from his 12th 100-RBI campaign. The record is 13, shared by Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sweeney has emotional homecoming Sep 3, 2008
Only Jose Canseco (175) and Reggie Jackson (171) have struck out more in a season for Oakland. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A-Rod ties Schmidt with No. 548 Sep 3, 2008
Next up for A-Rod would be Reggie Jackson, who is 11th with 563 home runs. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Delgado digs deep for late damage Sep 2, 2008
Reggie Jackson once hit a home run after his fielding misplay had contributed to a run. He called his home run "a Wite-Out moment.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Maddux set to face former team Sep 1, 2008
His two RBIs on Saturday also pushed him past Cal Ripken Jr. for No. 22 on the all-time RBI list, five behind Reggie Jackson. The D-backs walked him three times on Sunday, twice intentionally, and he also flied out to center. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Brewers may have right mix Aug 31, 2008
After looking through it, who makes you say, "He didn't make it?": C Terry Steinbach, 1B Mark McGwire, 2B Mark Ellis, SS Bert Campaneris, 3B Carney Lansford, OF Joe Rudi, OF Reggie Jackson, OF Rickey Henderson, DH Dave Kingman, SP Vida Blue, SP Dave Stewart, SP Jim "Catfish" Hunter, closer Dennis Eckersley, manager Tony La Russa. The omission: Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams, who won two world championships. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A's Announce 40th Anniversary Team Aug 29, 2008
Headlining the list are three members of Baseballs Hall of Famepitchers Jim Catfish Hunter and Dennis Eckersley and outfielder Reggie Jacksonand other possible future Hall of Fame selections, including outfielder Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseballs all-time leader in runs scored and stolen bases who is eligible for Cooperstown next year. who owns the Oakland record for career home runs (68) by a second baseman and also set a then-Major League record for fielding... (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Ellis named to A's 40th anniversary squad Aug 29, 2008
Joining Ellis on the team were catcher Terry Steinbach, first baseman Mark McGwire, third baseman Carney Lansford, shortstop Bert Campaneris, outfielders Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi, designated hitter Dave Kingman, pitchers Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue and Dave Stewart, closer Dennis Eckersley and manager Tony La Russa. Geoff Lepper is a contributor to MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Kieron Achara Signs with UPIM Bologna Aug 28, 2008
Reggie Jackson will play for the BBL Newcastle Eagles this fall. HEADLINES. (Goduquesne.com)
Baseball will start using video replay Thursday Aug 27, 2008
Cey argued replay should be expanded to address controversial incidents like the no-call of basepath interference on the New York Yankees' Reggie Jackson in a 1978 World Series game the Dodgers lost. "If they review that, there's a high chance we win the Series," Cey said. (Los Angeles Times)
Mets' Schneider seeing ball well Aug 24, 2008
Schneider wasn't giving it the Barry Bond 00001A3F s or Reggie Jackson look. He wasn't admiring his work in a way pitchers hate. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets hope Castillo can contribute Aug 23, 2008
Until Friday night, Reggie Jackson was the lone player with that dubious distinction. Bobby Ojeda, who led the 1986 Mets in victories, 18, and who wore No. 19 in his five seasons with the team, removed No. 20 from the Shea Stadium countdown on the left-center-field wall before Friday night's game. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Home run caps second cycle Aug 20, 2008
The 29-year-old second baseman also hit for the cycle on June 10, 2007, becoming the first Baron to accomplish the feat since Reggie Jackson in 1967. Cycles in 2008. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Ziegler's Streak Ends At 39 Aug 16, 2008
--DH passed Reggie Jackson for 20th on the all-time RBI list by tying the game in the bottom of the ninth. Thomas' base hit scored and gave Thomas 1,703 RBIs. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Rays end Ziegler's scoreless streak to edge A's in 12 Aug 15, 2008
Notes: Thomas's RBI was the 1,703rd of his career, moving him past Reggie Jackson into 20th place on the all-time list. Oakland's tied his own team record by striking out in his 19th consecutive game. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tee Off Time Aug 10, 2008
Thomas also tied Reggie Jackson for 20th on the all-time RBI list, with 1,702, along with moving into a home-run tie with two of the game's greats. "It's an honor," Thomas said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
