Ranking the Shortstops The 1990’s and early 2000’s were the time of the shortstops. No longer were they just slick fielders. They became middle of the order hitters and MVP’s, Alex Rodriquez, Derek Jeter,Nomar Garciaparra, Miguel Tejeda, and Barry Larkin lead the way. ♦ Most heroic, Travis ⇒ ♦ Biggest overachiever, Eckstein ⇒ ♦ Most disappointing career, Templeton…
Travis Jackson Positions: Shortstop and Third BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)Born: November 2, 1903 in Waldo, ARDied: July 27, 1987 in Waldo, ARBuried: Waldo Cemetery, Waldo, ARSchool: Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia, AR)Debut: September 27, 1922 (5,533rd in major league history)vs. PHI 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 24, 1936vs. BSN 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in…
Hank Aaron inducted into Hall of Fame
On March 10, 1982, shortstop Travis Jackson and former commissioner Happy Chandler are elected to the Hall of Fame. Jackson played 15 years for the New York Giants, batting .291 for his career. Chandler served as baseball’s leader for six years and oversaw the end of baseball’s color line in 1947, when Jackie…
1936 – The Giants purchase the Albany International League franchise and move it to Jersey City where the team will play in the new Roosevelt Stadium. Recently-retired Travis Jackson will manage the team.
1936 – In the World Series opener, Carl Hubbell scatters 7 hits and limits the Yankees to a solo home run by George Selkirk. The Giants take a decisive 6 – 1 win.