Reggie Jackson
Autumn postseason legend
Reggie Jackson is an American baseball player (born 1946) who played outfield primarily for the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees.
Known as "Mr.
October" for his clutch postseason performances, he hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series.
A Hall of Famer with 563 career home runs, Jackson was as famous for his swagger and quotability as his power: The straw that stirs the drink.
Freely expressing opinions
- confidentSure of oneself
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- controversialCausing public dispute
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
brash · swagger · showman · media · quotes · personality · ego · intensity
New York baseball franchise
- AthleticsBay Area baseball club
- AngelsDivine celestial messengers
- OriolesMaryland baseball club
- MVPBest player award
All-Star · Hall of Fame · outfielder · slugger · draft · rookie · free agent · contract
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- postseasonChampionship tournament period
- heroicsBold dramatic actions
- World SeriesMLB championship tournament
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
pressure · dramatic · autumn · spotlight · iconic · dominance · champion · game-winner
Full-circuit scoring hit
- dingerInformal home run
- longballHome run hit
- moonshotBold, unlikely endeavor
- blastSudden forceful burst
slugger · strikeout · swing · bat speed · uppercut · opposite field · launch angle · exit velocity
Institution honoring distinguished achievers
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- immortalizedMade permanently remembered
- celebratedWidely known and praised
renowned · storied · timeless · venerated · tribute · statue · documentary · autobiography
outspoken
Freely expressing opinions
- confidentSure of oneself
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- controversialCausing public dispute
charismatic · brash · swagger · showman · media · quotes · personality · ego · intensity · sunglasses
Yankees
New York baseball franchise
MVP · All-Star · Hall of Fame · outfielder · slugger · draft · rookie · free agent · contract · retirement
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- postseasonChampionship tournament period
- heroicsBold dramatic actions
- World SeriesMLB championship tournament
playoffs · pressure · dramatic · autumn · spotlight · iconic · dominance · champion · game-winner · October
home run
Full-circuit scoring hit
blast · slugger · strikeout · swing · bat speed · uppercut · opposite field · launch angle · exit velocity · towering
Hall of Fame
Institution honoring distinguished achievers
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- immortalizedMade permanently remembered
celebrated · renowned · storied · timeless · venerated · tribute · statue · documentary · autobiography · memorabilia
- Baseball LegendsBabe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig
- Jacksons
- Black AthletesMuhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Jesse Owens
- 70s IconsFarrah Fawcett, John Travolta, Burt Reynolds, Robert Redford, Jane Fonda
- Bay Area Sports49ers, Giants, Athletics, San Francisco Giants, Steph Curry
- YankeesDerek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio
Reggie JacksonLou Gehrig
Famed Yankees first baseman
self-effacing · Derek Jeter · Cal Ripken Jr. · Joe DiMaggio · team player