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- NAME: Reggie Jackson
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Baseball Player
- BIRTH DATE: May 18, 1946 (Age: 67)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Wyncote, Pennsylvania
- Originally: Reginald Martinez Jackson
- Nickname: Mr. October
- ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
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Reggie Jackson was a professional baseball player best known for his great World Series status, for which he earned the nickname "Mr. October."
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African American baseball player Reggie Jackson boasted an impressive career throughout the 70's, but cinched his spot as a legend when he hit three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, the most home runs ever by one player in a World Series game. He earned the nickname "Mr. October" for his impressive post-season performances. He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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