Baseball Card autogaphed by Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees

Baseball Card autogaphed by Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees

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1979 Topps All-Star Baseball card autographed by New York Yankees' right fielder Reggie Jackson.
Reginald Reggie Martinez Jackson (b.1946) played Major League baseball from 1967-1981, starring for the Oakland Athletics (1967-1975, 1987) Baltimore Orioles (1976,) New York Yankees (1977-1981) and California Angels (1982-1986.) Known as Mr. October for his postseason performances, Jackson played on Five World Series Champions, taking home two World Series Most Valuable Player trophies. A 14 time All-Star and 1973’s American League Most Valuable Player, Jackson hit 563 home runs over the course of his career, along with a lifetime.262 batting average, 2,584 hits and 1,702 runs batted in.
Often finding himself at the center of controversy, Jackson was one of the premiere celebrity athletes of his generation. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Object Name
card, baseball
Other Terms
Postcard; Autograph
date made
1979
depicted (sitter)
Jackson, Reggie
Associated Name
New York Yankees
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Physical Description
ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
1983.0102.01
catalog number
1983.0102.01
accession number
1983.0102
Credit Line
Scott Shaw
subject
Baseball
Major League
Sports
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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