Retirement

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Jensen announces his retirement,

ByThis Day in Baseball January 26, 1960August 26, 2024

On January 26, 1960, 32 year old Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Jensen announces his retirement a year after winning the MVP award, only months after enjoying one of his best seasons-28 home runs, 112 RBIs, and a .277 average. The Red Sox right fielder retired because of an intense fear of flying that…

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Day: January 26, 1960

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Jensen announces his retirement,

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