1978 world series reggie jackson

Rip bob welch, who struck out reggie jackson to win a. Reggie jackson hits a tworun home run in the top of the seventh. That world series night when reggie jackson became mr. On that opening day in 1978, jackson made one sweet swing that sent the yankee stadium crowd into a frenzy. I didnt care for him at the time, but now i have a greater appreciation for reggie. He hit 3 homeruns in game 6 of the 1977 world series, the most homeruns ever by one player in a world series. The october before the club had won its first world series title in 15 years led by star slugger reggie jackson. It has often been said that a world series can turn on one play. In 1978, the dodgers were facing off against the yankees in the world series. In the new york yankees july 17, 1978, game against the kansas city royals, the defending world series champions found themselves tied, 5. Autographed new york yankees reggie jackson fanatics authentic 1978 world series logo baseball. For sale is a reggie jackson autographed original 1978 world series baseball. Little changed the following day as the dodger stadium.

Bob welch striking out the new york yankees reggie jackson in game 2 of the 1978 world series announced the arrival of the young righthander early in his career, but he went on to pitch for 17. Reggie jackson signed original 1978 world series baseball. Watch late mlb allstar bob welch strike out reggie jackson in the. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Reggie jackson signed autograph auto 1978 world series. Jackson won five consecutive american league west divisional pennants, three. This series had two memorable confrontations between dodgers rookie pitcher bob welch and the yankees reggie jackson. Fastball after fastball was served up by welch and the. October reggie jackson, who picked up right where he had left off in 77 with a home run and two singles. The day reggie jackson ignored billy martin and kept.

New york yankees fans were in a celebratory mood heading into the start of the 1978 season. The allstar labellink in the final section only shows whether or not reggie jackson was an allstar during the season where he appeared in the world series dashnot an allstar statsan allstar and the link leads to the allstar game. On july 20th, they trailed boston by 14 games, but three months and one momentous bucky dent home run later, there they were in the series against the l. Up to bat was none other than reggie jackson, who was a year removed from his legendary threehomer world series game. Reggie jackson was a member of the 1972, 1973, and 1974 oakland athletics team that won the world series and a member of the 1977 and 1978 new york yankees that won the world series. The opening day candy bars rained down at yankee stadium. I have been in collectibles for over 30 years first as a collector, then as a full time dealer since 1989. Bob welch striking out reggie jackson to seal game 2 of the 1978 world series is an indelible cornerstone of my baseball fandom, not to mention one.

A baserunning play swung the 1978 world series in favor of reggie jacksons new york yankees. The 1977 dodgers lost the world series in six games and the decisive game six victory for the yankees was the game in which reggie jackson hit three home runs in one world series game. Reggie jackson is a baseball hall of famer nicknamed mr. Watch late mlb allstar bob welch strike out reggie. Or was he just in the right spot at the right time. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. Watch late mlb allstar bob welch strike out reggie jackson in the 1978 world series. Casey at the bat, the bob welchreggie jackson version. Reggie jackson signed 1978 world series baseball ebay. Remembering the 1978 world series champion new york yankees. October this ball has been certified by jsa and comes with a sticker on the ball with a serial number verified on jsas website. Reggie jackson signed baseball, autographed reggie jackson. Did jackson intentionally move his hip into a throw.

In a rematch of the previous years world series, the yankees won, four games to two, to repeat as champions. The reggie jackson world series stats seen below include his world series yearbyyear hitting stats, world series fielding stats, and world series pitching. Bob welch vs reggie jackson in 1978 world series video. Reggie jackson 1977 world series mvp highlights by man cheetah highlights. For me that world series was like choosing between hiv or ebola. Jackson and the yankees went on to win the world series again in 1978, giving. Jackson, who was last seasons world series hero, has been quietly seething since june 26, when, with front. Trailing twogamestonone in the world series might deflate some teams, but the 1978 new york yankees werent just some team. Reggie jackson during the 2009 world series victory parade. Reggie jackson, american professional baseball player whose outstanding performance in world series games earned him the nickname mr.

Reginald martinez reggie jackson born may 18, 1946 is a retired american baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in major league baseball mlb for five different teams 19671987. The best sports collectibles and memorabilia for over 30 years. The 1977 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1977 season. Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in hd to nearly 400 different devices. The 1978 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1978 season. Remembering the 1978 world series champion new york. Popular videos reggie jackson reggie jackson topic. After a stormy season in which he publicly feudedand nearly personally foughtwith manager billy martin, reggie jackson goes from superstar to instant legend with his home run theatrics in the world series to earn the new york yankees a tumultuous championship. Bob welch striking out the new york yankees reggie jackson in game 2 of the 1978 world series announced the arrival of the young. Reggie jacksons three game 6 home runs lift yankees to world. Run scores after throw deflects off jackson youtube. Game 6, 1977 world series yes, babe ruth twice hit three home runs in a single world series game, but in game 6 of the 77 world series reggie hit three bombs on three swings against the dodgers. Reggie jackson new york yankees autographed 1978 world series logo baseball with 78 ws champs inscription almost gone.

How many world series home runs did reggie jackson hit for. Reggie jackson new york yankees autographed 1978 world. This baseball has been personally handsigned by reggie jackson. Autographed new york yankees reggie jackson fanatics. Reggie jackson autographed cooperstown bat, 1978 world. Shop reggie jackson new york yankees autographed 1978 world series logo baseball fanatics authentic certified and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. But a baserunning play swung the 1978 world series in favor of jacksons new york yankees. October, was facing a hardthrowing rookie with men on second and third and the dodgers up 43 with two outs in the top of the 9th inning of the 1978 world series. He won world series with the oakland athletics 197274 and with the new york yankees 197778. Reggie jackson world series stats by baseball almanac.

Reggie jackson hit a solo shot in the sixth, and thats how it ended. October for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the oakland as and the new york yankees. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have. The dodgers stayed alive with an easy win in game 5, 104 behind don suttons complete game. Jackson and steinbrenner reconciled, and steinbrenner hired jackson as a special assistant to the principal owner, making him a consultant and a liaison to the teams players, particularly those of minority standing. Reggie jacksons three game 6 home runs lift yankees to world series title. Notable performers in this series included reggie jackson, who hit two home runs, and chris chambliss, who had six base hits in fifteen at bats.

The crowd roared on every pitch as raw strength faced brutal strength. The yankees defeated the dodgers, four games to two, to win the franchises 21st world series championship. Did you know that in the reggie jackson miscellaneous world series items of interest section seen above you can click the stats link under the world series label and a truly comprehensive history of that world series will appear on your screen. How many world series did reggie jackson play in answers. Visit the main page for reggie jackson for his comprehensive regular season statistics and allstar data. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. The ensuing dugout scene on national television showed jackson screaming at martin and the manager trying to break out of a cordon of coaches to get at reggie.