Reggie Jackson says racism he experienced playing in Birmingham …
Jun 21, 2024 · Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson said it was difficult to return to Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, for the Negro Leagues tribute game Thursday because of the onslaught of racism...
'I would have got killed here': Baseball legend Reggie Jackson on ...
Jun 21, 2024 · The 78-year-old was among several Black baseball stars at Rickwood Field in Birmingham on Thursday for a Negro League tribute game between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.
Reggie Jackson - Wikipedia
Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18, 1946) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City / Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and California Angels. Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Reggie Jackson's return to Birmingham wasn't 'easy' due to past …
Jun 21, 2024 · Reggie Jackson is a member of the Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame. Before he became a five-time World Series champion and a Hall of Fame player, Jackson led the double-A Southern League...
Reggie Jackson - Bhamwiki
Jun 23, 2024 · Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson (born May 18, 1946 in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania) is a Hall of Fame right fielder who played for the 1967 Birmingham A's before starting a 21-year Major League career with four teams and earning the nickname "Mr October" for his late-season clutch hitting, including three consecutive home runs in the ...
MLB legend Reggie Jackson opens up on racism he faced in Birmingham …
Jun 21, 2024 · MLB legend Reggie Jackson opens up on racism he faced in Birmingham: 'Coming back here is not easy' The Baseball Hall of Famer, who played in Birmingham in 1967, was back at Rickwood Field...
Reggie Jackson reflects on racism he endured in Birmingham: …
The iconic A’s and Yankees slugger played at Rickwood Field in 1967 as member of the Birmingham A’s, then the Double-A affiliate of the then-Kansas City A’s. Jackson said he had to constantly...
Reggie Jackson on the racism he faced in Birmingham
Jun 21, 2024 · Reggie Jackson talks about the racism he experienced as a Minor Leaguer in Birmingham and the support he received to fight through it
MLB at Rickwood Field: Reggie Jackson recalls racist treatment in ...
Jun 21, 2024 · During an appearance on the Fox Sports pregame show, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson was asked by Alex Rodriguez about his emotions returning to Birmingham, where he played in the minor leagues....
Reggie Jackson recalls racism he faced: 'Wouldn't wish it on …
Jun 21, 2024 · Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson says he had mixed emotions going back to Birmingham, Alabama, where Major League Baseball put on a showcase Thursday night highlighting the accomplishments of...