Travis Jackson

Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right
5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)
Born: November 2, 1903 in Waldo, AR
Died: July 27, 1987 in Waldo, AR
Buried: Waldo Cemetery, Waldo, AR
School: 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 SB
Last Game: September 24, 1936
vs. BSN 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1982. (Voted by Veteran’s Committee)
Full Name: Travis Calvin Jackson
Nicknames: Stonewall

Nine Players Who Debuted in 1922

Jim Bottomley
Gabby Hartnett
Ossie Bluege
Travis Jackson
Sparky Adams
George Grantham
Fats Fothergill
Fred Haney
Andy High

 

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Biography

During the 1920s and 1930s the New York Giants captured seven National League championships. While they had great outfielders like Mel Ott and Ross Youngs as well as solid pitching, most prominently Carl Hubbell, it was their infield that anchored the team in its success.

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