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Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson is a retired American professional baseball right fielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball and currently serves as a special advisor to the Houston Astros. He played for the Kansas City / Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, and California Angels, and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993. He debuted in 1967 with the Kansas City Athletics and won three consecutive World Series with Oakland before signing a five-year contract with the New York Yankees after the 1976 season. He earned the nickname 'Mr. October' and hit three home runs on first pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. He also played for the California Angels and returned to Oakland for his final season in 1987.
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Controversy · January 1, 1977
Conflict with Billy Martin and Thurman Munson
During his time with the New York Yankees, Jackson clashed with manager Billy Martin and teammate Thurman Munson, who opposed his signing and disparaged him. [1]
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Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team. Jackson currently serves as a special advisor to the organisation. [2]
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a Major League Baseball team. Jackson played for the Yankees after signing a five-year contract following the 1976 season. [1]
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team. Jackson played for the franchise (including its Kansas City incarnation) and won three consecutive World Series with Oakland. [2]
California Angels
The California Angels were a Major League Baseball team. Jackson played for the Angels during his career. [3]
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