Inserts and Related Sets | Jackson was also considered for the role of Geordi La Forge in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation,[64] a role that ultimately went to LeVar Burton. Subscribe Now. He announced he would retire after the season, at the age of 41. 2023 Beckett Collectibles, LLC. It was the first championship won by a San Francisco Bay Area team in any major league sport. Sports author Dick Crouser wrote, "When the late Al Helfer was broadcasting the Oakland A's games, he was not too enthusiastic about Reggie Jackson's speed or his hustle. The Athletics retired his number 9 on May 22, 2004. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Derek Jeter is the only notable Rookie Card in this set. They have nothing to say now. [81] As Jackson moved towards the second man, he ran away but was blocked by a parked car, allowing Jackson to capture him and seize the tire iron and pass it to a nearby Angels executive who had witnessed the event. Error posting question. This time, Jackson was not only able to play, but his performance led to his being awarded the Series' MVP award. Always read labels and directions before using a product. The Yankees dedicated a plaque in Jackson's honor on July 6, 2002, that now hangs in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. )[10] Jackson declined Alabama and Georgia because he was fearful of the South at the time, and declined Oklahoma because they told him to stop dating white girls. Baseball Card Values | 1993 Upper Deck Base Set | 5507 - Sportlots These players aren't repeated in the main set. Jackson became a free-agent again once the 1981 season was over. These cards look very similar as other player cards but have an All-Star notation at the top. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! 1993 Upper Deck Baseball Series one box $39.95 $51.99 ', "Reggie Jackson has found serenity, but he can still cause quite a stir", "Star Trek: The Next Generation Casting Letter", "Catching all the stars gazing Even game's best have their heroes", "Upper Deck's 'Find the Reggie' Launched Chase Card Craze", "Fire again devastates Jackson, who loses home in Oakland inferno", "Jackson is Accosted, Escapes N.Y. Gunman", "At Last, Jackson Is 'The Straw That Stirs the Drink', "CNN turns 40 today. The series then moved to New York, and after the Yankees won Game Three on several fine defensive plays by third baseman Graig Nettles, Game Four saw Jackson in the middle of a controversial play on the basepaths. Jackson was born in the Wyncote neighborhood of Cheltenham Township, just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1993 Upper Deck Baseball Cards - DeansCards The Yankees tied the game in the eighth inning and eventually won in the tenth. 1993 Upper Deck All-Time Heroes of Baseball - Baseball Cards Factory 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball Jumbo Box | DA Card World $39.88 Page 1 of 1 Start over 1990 Upper Deck Baseball Cards Box of 36 Foil Packs 118 14 offers from $34.99 1989 Upper Deck High Series Baseball Card Hobby Box 5 Reggie Jackson - Wikipedia [91], In a July 2012 interview with Sports Illustrated, Jackson was critical of the Baseball Writers' Association of America as he believes that the organization has lowered its standards for admission into the Hall of Fame. He also helped the California Angels win two AL West divisional titles in 1982 and 1986. Each card is holographically enhanced. "He was a two-way buffer between the team and Steinbrenner, and between us and the press. We'll post one every hour on the hour all day long today . In February 1974, Jackson won an arbitration case for a $135,000 salary for the season, nearly doubling his previous year's $70,000. That season, the Angels won the American League West, and would do so again in 1986, but lost the American League Championship Series both times. [40] The A's won a fifth consecutive division title, but the loss of pitcher Catfish Hunter, baseball's first modern free agent, left them vulnerable, and they were swept in the ALCS by the Boston Red Sox. A Qualified Referral occurs when: i. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Just write to us what you need. It was a towering drive into the black-painted batter's eye seats in center, 475 feet (145m) away. [77][78] Jackson told police that the gun was the largest that he had ever seen, and Jackson believed that he was going to be shot. Yankees management defused the situation by the next day, but the relationship between Jackson and Martin was permanently damaged. Martin made the change and Jackson's hitting improved (he had 13 home runs and 49 RBIs over his next 50 games), and the team went on a winning streak. Great seller! Any distribution of your referral link that could constitute unsolicited commercial email or spam under any applicable law or regulation is expressly prohibited and will be grounds for immediate termination of your account and exclusion from Becketts Referral Program. If any provision of these Program Terms and Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Program Terms and Conditions remain in full force and effect. "[95], In 2008, Jackson threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees' opening-day game, the last at the original Yankee Stadium. Total Cards: 840. Jackson was outraged and blasted Steinbrenner in the media. 1993 Upper Deck - Fifth Anniversary #A1 . Superstars include Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, George Brett, Don Mattingly, and Mike Piazza. [32] He credits the team's manager at the time, John McNamara, for helping him through that difficult season. 1993 Topps Major League Baseball Picture Cards Series 1 Sealed Box Brand New $139.99 Seller: normkentssportsbreak (166) 100% or Best Offer +$13.17 shipping Last one 7 watchers Sponsored 1993 Topps Baseball Series 1 Hobby Box Brand New $145.00 Seller: t9_smoked_ya (165) 100% or Best Offer Free 4 day shipping Sponsored [81] They then began heckling his baseball abilities and used an obscenity and racial slur against him. [28] In his final game as a Bronc on July 6, Jackson was hit in the head by a pitch in the first inning, but stayed in the game and drove in runs with two sacrifice flies. . The main part of the checklist is organized by team. Teams | Errors / Variations | [10], For football, Jackson was recruited by Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma, all of whom were willing to break the color barrier just for Jackson. [21], Jackson, age 20, signed with the A's for $95,000 on June 13 and reported for his first training camp with the Lewis-Clark Broncs of the short season Single-A Northwest League in Lewiston, Idaho,[22] managed by Grady Wilson. [85], 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 team's players, particularly those of minority standing. Jackson hit a memorable home run in the 1971 All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The A's still managed to defeat the Cincinnati Reds in seven games. 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Amazon has encountered an error. The 1993 Upper Deck set consists of two series of 420 standard-size . [77] The man then ran off and dropped the car keys near the scene, eluding pursuers. Baseball Basketball Boxing Cricket Football Gaming Golf Hockey Misc Sports MMA Multi-Sport Non-Sport Racing . [62] But the relationship held up and she later became his wife. FREE delivery Wed, Jan 11 . The following Beckett OPG Refer & Save Program Terms and Conditions (Program Terms and Conditions) contain important information about the program, so please read them carefully. Tommy John thought this was ultimately helpful to the team. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! bar. Buying Sports Cards and Autographs in LAS VEGAS June 25th, 2022! But I think there are real questions about his numbers. [97], On September 5, 2018, before an Athletics game against the Yankees in Oakland, Jackson was inducted into the new Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame. He played himself in the Archie Bunker's Place episode "Reggie-3 Archie-0" in 1982; a 1990 MacGyver episode, "Squeeze Play"; The Jeffersons episode "The Unnatural from 1985; and the Malcolm in the Middle episode "Polly in the Middle", from 2004. 5 Jackson has consistently denied saying anything negative about Munson in the interview and he has said that his quotes were taken out of context. [14] Jackson declined the offer stating that he did not want to forfeit his college scholarship. Jackson helped New York win four American League East divisional pennants, three American League pennants and back to back World Series titles, in 1977 and 1978. Jackson started slowly with the bat, and when the 1981 Major League Baseball strike began, Steinbrenner invoked a clause in Jackson's contract forcing him to take a complete physical examination. During the off-season, though still active in baseball, Jackson worked as a field reporter and color commentator for ABC Sports. Jackson debuted in the major leagues with the A's in 1967 in a Friday doubleheader in Kansas City on June 9, a shutout sweep of the Cleveland Indians by scores of 20 and 60 at Municipal Stadium. Following a blowout win in Game Five, both teams headed back to Los Angeles. Derek Jeter is the only notable Rookie Card in this set. When the Referred customer account has been activated with the purchased subscription(s), the Referrer will receive a referral reward which is 10% of the total amount spent by the Referred customer for purchasing the OPG subscription(s).