7 Quotes & Sayings By Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a third baseman for the New York Yankees (1962–1973, 1975–1979), Oakland Athletics (1979), New York Mets (1980), and California Angels (1981–1982). He also played one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants (1984). Jackson hit 544 home runs during his career, ranking him sixth all-time among major league players Read more

He was the Yankee captain before being traded to Oakland. He retired in 1979 after fighting with team president Gabe Paul over business decisions made by the manager Billy Martin. The Oakland–Los Angeles "Bay Bridge Series" became one of the best-known rivalries in baseball.

Jackson is one of only three players to have his number retired by multiple teams; along with Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams, he is one of only six players to have had two numbers retired by two different franchises.

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A great manager has a knack for making ballplayers think they are better than they think they are. He forces you to have a good opinion of yourself. He lets you know he believes in you. He makes you get more out of yourself. And once you learn how good you really are you never settle for playing anything less than your very best. Reggie Jackson
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Fans don't boo nobodies. Reggie Jackson
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I work for ABC television I have my own syndicated TV series. I've been on the cover of 'Time Magazine' and on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated' five times. Reggie Jackson
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I am the best in baseball. Reggie Jackson
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After Jackie Robinson the most important black in baseball history is Reggie Jackson, I really mean that. Reggie Jackson
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There's a certain time that when somebody asks you a question, you answer them. I don't think I said anything with venom. If you can express yourself without anger and make it as palatable as you can, that's what you do. Reggie Jackson