The book, whose title refers to the distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate, details their careers and approach to the game. - Gallery [98], For other people named Reggie Jackson, see, Kansas City / Oakland Athletics (19671975), California Angels (19821986) and Oakland Athletics (1987), Vehicle- and parking-related attacks on Jackson, Anderson, D: "1977: Reggie", "The Baseball Reader", page 11. [10], For football, Jackson was recruited by Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma, all of whom were willing to break the color barrier just for Jackson. In 1971, the Athletics won the American League's West division, their first title of any kind since 1931, when they played in Philadelphia. 1993 Upper Deck Series 2 MLB Baseball Cards Unopened Box. Both SP cards were inserted at a rate of one every 72 packs [Collapse]. He also threw out the first pitch at the first game at the new Yankee Stadium (an exhibition game). [81] When Jackson grabbed one of the men, the other raised a tire iron over his head. Rating: 7.3 (102 votes) We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. . [68] In 1988, a warehouse holding several of Jackson's collectible cars was damaged in a fire, with several of the cars, valued at $3.2 million (~$8 million in 2022 terms) ruined. Baseball Cards from 2004 -1990; 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball Jumbo Box; Explore Sports New Sports DA Fresh Presells Hit Parade DACW Live Box Breaks Clearance Specials Winkles said he would give Jackson a look, and the next day while still in his football gear, he hit a home run on the second pitch he saw; in five at-bats he hit three home runs. He announced he would retire after the season, at the age of 41. In addition, Jackson did color commentary for the 1984 National League Championship Series (alongside Don Drysdale and Earl Weaver). Brief content visible, double tap to read full . 1993 CLAYTON KERSHAW Upper Deck RC #304. Total Cards: 840. Moreover, he suffered only two losing seasons in his career, illustrating his penchant for making teams better. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. These Program Terms and Conditions are a binding agreement between you and Beckett and will govern your participation in any and all Program offers. However, the Yankees were swept in the ALCS by the Kansas City Royals. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. He also had two half-siblings from his father's first marriage. The cost then: $55.80 ($2.79 per pack . While with the Angels in 1984, he hit a home run over that roof. 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Superstars include Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, George Brett, Don Mattingly, and Mike Piazza. 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball Factory Sealed Box with 36 Packs, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. )[33][34], The Athletics moved west to Oakland prior to the 1968 season. Steinbrenner, a Cleveland-area native, had hired former Indians star Al Rosen as his team president (replacing another Cleveland figure, Gabe Paul). Release. Rating: 7.3 (102 votes) Click here to Rate. The Yankees tied the game in the eighth inning and eventually won in the tenth. To be eligible for participation in the Program, the Referrer must be a registered member of Beckett. The A's won the division again in 1972; their series with the Tigers went the full five games, and Jackson scored the tying run in the clincher on a steal of home. 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Jackson appeared in the film The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, portraying an Angels outfielder hypnotically programmed to kill the Queen of the United Kingdom. It was a towering drive into the black-painted batter's eye seats in center, 475 feet (145m) away. That allowed other guys to go about their business in relative peace. Reserved Right. [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. )[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. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! In 1980, Jackson batted .300 for the only time in his career, and his 41 home runs tied with Ben Oglivie of the Milwaukee Brewers for the American League lead. In February 1974, Jackson won an arbitration case for a $135,000 salary for the season, nearly doubling his previous year's $70,000. Copyright 2023 Trading Card Database LLC [69] News of the incident was the third story ever broadcast on CNN, which held its inaugural broadcast later that day. Termination. 7 One's a born liar, the other's convicted." Jackson hit home runs in Games Four and Five of the Series. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball MLB Factory Sealed Wax Box at the best online prices at eBay! [35] Jackson later said that the sportswriters were claiming he was "dating a lady named 'Ruth Maris.'". We are ALWAYS Interested in BUYING your Vintage Sports Cards, Vintage Non-Sports Cards, Certified Autographs, Memorabilia, and Collectibles. Notes Distributed as Series One (#1-420) and Series Two (#421-840). Crouser also noted that, "Nobody seems to be neutral on Reggie Jackson. After being 14 games behind the first-place Red Sox on July 18, the Yankees finished the season in a tie for first place. [63], In Tampa in 2005, Jackson's car was struck from behind and flipped over several times. Paid $140,000 in 1975 and one of nine Oakland players refusing to sign 1976 contracts,[40] Jackson sought a three-year $600,000 pact. 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. - Glossary Rewards may be taxable, depending on the value of the item and the federal, state, and local tax laws applicable to the Participant. Jackson told the press that this confused him, thinking that maybe the fans did not like the candy. S Learn more Total price: $205.93 Add all three to Cart Some of these items ship sooner than the others. However, George Steinbrenner made a crucial intervention when he gave Martin the choice of either having Jackson bat in the fourth or "cleanup" spot for the remainder of the season, or lose his job. ', "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. Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Ernie Banks, players whom Jackson admired while growing up, attended the ceremony at his invitation. [79] Jackson and other fans nearby restrained the man until he calmed down, at which point the man again asked for an autograph. Le migliori offerte per 1993 MLB Baseball Upper Deck Series UNO Hobby Box sigillato - 36 confezioni sigillate sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di prodotti nuovi e usati Molti articoli con consegna gratis! Jackson was alarmed enough about this to walk off the field, in order to get a helmet from the Yankee bench to protect himself. chant, and ended it with the fans chanting "Steinbrenner sucks!" [61], During his freshman year at Arizona State, he met Jennie Campos, a Mexican-American. [39] On June 5, outfielder Billy North and Jackson engaged in a clubhouse fight at Detroit's Tiger Stadium. [9] On the baseball team, he batted .550 and threw several no-hitters. Sets; 1993; Overview; 1993 Upper Deck. The Yankees won the pennant in four games, their third straight. - Trivia Batting for the American League against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis, the ball he hit soared above the right-field stands, striking the transformer of a light standard on the right field roof. Reggie! eBay item number: 185701893653 Item specifics Condition: Factory Sealed set - this is a tough Upper Deck Set to find. 2023 Beckett Collectibles, LLC. Always read labels and directions before using a product. Shop DACardWorld.com for 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball Jumbo Box & see our entire selection of baseball cards at low prices. Read our. FREE delivery Jan 9 - 11 . [49][50][51] The number 9 that he had worn in Oakland and Baltimore was already used by Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles; Jackson asked for number 42 in memory of Jackie Robinson, but that number was given to pitching coach Art Fowler before the start of the season. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Page: Related: FAQ - Pricing By participating in the Program, you agree to and are bound by the Program Terms and Conditions. [21] It was later confirmed by Joe McDonald that the Mets drafted Steve Chilcott because of need, the person running the Mets at the time was George Weiss, so the true motive may never be known. - Change Log You should not rely solely on this content, and Amazon assumes no liability for inaccuracies. Jackson's first season with the Yankees in 1977 was a difficult one. Finley liked the mustache so much that he offered each player $300 to grow one, and hosted a "Mustache Day" featuring the last MLB player to wear a mustache, Frenchy Bordagaray, as master of ceremonies.[37]. Martin resigned the next day (some sources have said he was actually fired[57]), and was replaced by Bob Lemon, a Hall of Fame pitcher for the Cleveland Indians who had been recently fired as manager of the White Sox. You are not authorized to participate in the Program if you do not agree to these Program Terms and Conditions in their entirety. Derek Jeter is the only notable Rookie Card in this set. Participants in the Program must comply with all up to date SPAM laws. [43][44][45][46] Baltimore and Oakland both finished second in their respective divisions in 1976; the Yankees and Royals advanced to the ALCS, the first without the A's since 1970. 1993 UPPER Deck Baseball SERIES 2 Factory Used Open Box See Pictures. Error posting question. But I think there are real questions about his numbers. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Inserted 1:9 Series Two foil packs. Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 20:41. Shortly after this point, as the end of the game neared, fans were bold enough to climb over the wall, draping their legs over the side in preparation for the moment when they planned to rush onto the field. 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. $49.99 + $13.99 shipping. The Athletics sent him to play in Puerto Rico, where he played for the Santurce team and hit 20 homers and knocked in 47 runs to lead the league in both departments. Reg-GIE! Something went wrong. 15 cards per pack 1993 Upper Deck is broken down into two series, each containing 420 cards. Kimberly, his only child, was born in the late 1980s.[63]. Excellent transaction! But when the story appeared in the June 1977 issue of SPORT, Ward quoted Jackson as saying, "This team, it all flows from me. 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. [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. [89] He has also been the public face of a group attempting to purchase a major league team, already having made unsuccessful attempts to buy the Athletics and the Angels. MLB NBA NFL Sports Trading Card Boxes & Sets - Topps Upper Deck & more, Pack Of 1993 Upper Deck Baseball Cards Series 1 Sealed, 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball MLB Factory Sealed Wax Box, - 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball MLB Factory Sealed Wax Box, 1993 UPPER DECK BASEBALL SERIES 1 FACTORY SEALED BOX. During the off-season, though still active in baseball, Jackson worked as a field reporter and color commentator for ABC Sports. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Great seller! Just over a month before signing with the Yankees in the fall of 1976, Jackson did analysis in the ABC booth with Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell the night his future team won the American League pennant on a homer by Chris Chambliss. Jackson wore number 20 for one game during spring training as a tribute to the also recently retired Frank Robinson, then he switched to number 44. Jackson became a free-agent again once the 1981 season was over. - Sell Sheets / Ads [10] The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins also made offers, and the hometown Philadelphia Phillies gave him a tryout but declined because of his "hitting skills". His accomplishments include winning both the regular-season and World Series MVP awards in 1973, hitting 563 career home runs (sixth all-time at the time of his retirement), maintaining a .490 career slugging percentage, being named to 14 All-Star teams, and the dubious distinction of being the all-time leader in strikeouts with 2,597 (he finished with 13 more career strikeouts than hits) and second on the all-time list for most Golden sombreros (at least four strikeouts in a game) with 23 he led this statistic until 2014, when he was surpassed by Ryan Howard. During Jackson's lone season in Baltimore he stole 28 bases, a career-best. (Available from Mon - Fri, 9am - 8pm CDT). With 25 total bases, Jackson also broke Ruth's record of 22 in the latter Series; this remains a World Series record, Willie Stargell tying it in the 1979 World Series. Reg-GIE! [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. White borders hold the pictures in. Product information Technical Details Additional Information Feedback [86] He chose to wear a Yankees cap on his Hall of Fame plaque[87] after the Oakland Athletics unceremoniously fired him from a coaching position in 1991.[88]. [52] However, Dave Anderson of The New York Times subsequently wrote that he had drinks with Jackson in July 1977, and that Jackson told him, "I'm still the straw that stirs the drink. He won two Silver Slugger Awards, the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1973, two World Series MVP Awards and the Babe Ruth Award in 1977. Not Munson, not nobody else on this club. 1993 Upper Deck Derek Jeter (#449) Even the more common Silver Hologram version of the Yankees' legendary Captain stands above most other comers in 1993 Upper Deck. We'll be at the Cour, NO CARD GRADING AT THIS EVENT!PSA Autograph Authentication Public DaySaturday, March 5th, 2022 from, Buying Sports Cards and Autographs in Las Vegas, NV December 4th 2021!We'll be at the Courtyard by M, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Scottsdale Baseball Cards. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Reward Conditions. Subscribe to back in stock notification Subscribe Availability: Out of stock Add to Wishlist Add to Compare Share In stock items ordered before 3:30 PM EST ship the same day (M-F) Something went wrong. Checklist | 1993 Upper Deck Series 1 Baseball Retail Box Configuration: 36 packs per box. The owner of the California Angels, entertainer Gene Autry, had heard of Jackson's desire to return to California to play, and signed him to a five-year contract. The coach contacted Campos's uncle, a wealthy benefactor of the school, and he warned the couple that their being together was a bad idea. Thank you much, Lot (20) 1995 Curtis Martin New England Patriots Rookie Cards RC HOF (#125537385299), Lot 2-300 Count Boxes 2018 Panini Unparalleled Football with Stars & Inserts (#404173939805), Lot (118) 2020 Topps 206 Series 1 Mini Cards w/Stars & HOF Polar Bear Sovereign (#125777962293). Small Business. Change Log | . Free shipping for many products! The Referred Customer must purchase at least one OPG subscription. 8 In 1999, Jackson placed 48th on the Sporting News' 100 Greatest Baseball Players list. They argued, and Jackson said that Martin's heavy drinking had impaired his judgment. Jackson was the last player in the major leagues to have played for the Kansas City Athletics. They were swept in three games in the American League Championship Series by the Baltimore Orioles. Although the home run by light-hitting shortstop Bucky Dent in the seventh inning got the most notice, it was an eighth-inning home run by Jackson that gave the Yankees the fifth run they ended up needing. 1993 Upper Deck #459 Chipper Jones Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $25 Cards #450 - 470 in the set are part of the Inside the Numbers subset in which famous sportswriter/analyst, Peter Gammons, provides his take on various players throughout MLB. 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. After his retirement as an active player, Jackson returned to his color commentary role covering the 1988 American League Championship Series (alongside Gary Bender and Joe Morgan) for ABC. When the season resumed, Jackson's hitting improved, partly to show Steinbrenner he wasn't finished as a player. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. [15] Many scouts were looking at him play, including Tom Greenwade of the New York Yankees (who discovered Mickey Mantle), and Danny Murtaugh of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jackson played for two Class A teams in 1966, with the Broncs for just 12 games,[30][31] and then 56 games with Modesto in the California League, where he hit 21 homers. "[48] However, he thought the Orioles made a "brick-brained" mistake by not signing him to a contract, allowing him to become a free agent.[48]. Refresh your browser window to try again. The 1993 Upper Deck baseball cards were issued in two series. Jackson's crowning achievement came with his three-home-run performance in World Series-clinching Game Six, each on the first pitch, off three Dodgers pitchers. Forum | 1993 Upper Deck Baseball Series one box $39.95 $51.99 Set Links - Overview - Checklist . However, Jackson injured himself running the bases in Game Two of the 1981 ALCS and missed the first two games of the World Series, both of which the Yankees won. 'Jackson should score easily on that one,' commented Helfer. (His first plate-appearance, during the second inning, resulted in a four-pitch walk.) We carry a large inventory of Vintage commons and stars from mainly 1887 to 1980, but we have some newer cards too! The two teams played a one-game playoff for the division title at Fenway Park, with the Yankees winning 54. [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. 1993 Upper Deck Baseball Cards, Upper Deck Rookie Baseball Sealed Sports Trading Card Boxes, 1991 Upper Deck Baseball Card Boxes, In the sixth inning, after collecting an RBI single, Jackson was struck in the hippossibly on purposeby a ball thrown by Dodger shortstop Bill Russell as Jackson was being forced at second base. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Non-Sports, Books,Medals, Patches and Others, Bud Abbott 1895-1974 & Lou Costello 1908-1959, Ludwig Van Beethoven 12-17-1779 to 3-26-1827, Wright Brothers Orville Wright 1871-1948, Wilbur, Pep Pins, and Other Types Circ. [13] Jackson asked Campos on a date, and discovered many similarities, including the ability to speak Spanish, and being raised in a single parent home (Campos's father was killed in the Korean War). View cart for details. Despite Jackson being 18 years younger, about two inches taller and maybe 40 pounds heavier, Martin lunged at him, and had to be restrained by coaches Yogi Berra and Elston Howard. He was told by the doctors he was never to play football again, but Jackson returned for the final game of the season. [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. [33] (Jackson had his first career hit in the nightcap, a lead-off triple in the fifth inning off of long reliever Orlando Pea. Rookie cards, autographs and more. He broke numerous team records for the squad, and the Orioles offered him a $50,000 signing bonus if he joined the team. The A's won the World Series again in 1974, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Participants are solely responsible for reporting such items on their tax returns and paying any associated tax liability. $99.99. In his last at-bat, at Comiskey Park in Chicago on October 4, he collected a broken-bat single up the middle, but the A's lost to the White Sox, 52. Indemnification. The Yankees dedicated a plaque in Jackson's honor on July 6, 2002, that now hangs in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. A special card (SP5) was randomly inserted in first series packs to commemorate the 3,000th hit of George Brett and Robin Yount. On September 14, while in a tight three-way race for the American League Eastern Division crown with the Red Sox and Orioles, Jackson ended a game with the Red Sox by hitting a home run off Reggie Cleveland, giving the Yankees a 20 win. "[92], In 2007, ESPN aired a miniseries called The Bronx Is Burning about the 1977 Yankees, with the conflicts and controversies involving Jackson, portrayed by Daniel Sunjata, a central part of the storyline. This box includes 36 packs (15 cards per pack) and are limited edition, high quality cards. - Inserts and Related Sets [12], In the beginning of his sophomore year in 1966, Jackson replaced Rick Monday (the first player ever selected in the Major League Baseball draft and a future teammate with the A's) at center field. Please try again later. - Hall of Famers And at 825 cards, it's the line's largest set as well. [2] Jackson currently serves as a special advisor to the Houston Astros, and a sixth championship associated with Jackson came with Houston's win in the 2022 World Series. [15] In his final game at Arizona State, he showed his potential by being only a triple away from hitting for the cycle, making a sliding catch, and having an assist at home plate. 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). Glossary | Jackson hit 47 home runs in 1969, and was briefly ahead of the pace that Roger Maris set when he broke the single-season record for home runs with 61 in 1961, and that of Babe Ruth when he set the previous record of 60 in 1927. (Oklahoma had black football players before 1964, including Prentice Gautt, a star running back recruited in 1957, who played in the NFL. They respect him and what he's accomplished in his career. 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