Travis Jackson
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Travis Calvin Jackson (November 2, 1903 ā July 27, 1987) was an American baseball shortstop. In Major League Baseball (MLB), Jackson played for the New York Giants from 1922 through 1936, winning the 1933 World Series, and representing the Giants in the MLB All-Star Game in 1934. After his retirement as a player, Jackson managed in minor league baseball through to the 1960 season.
Travis Jackson | |
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Shortstop | |
Born: (1903-11-02)November 2, 1903 Waldo, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Died: July 27, 1987(1987-07-27) (aged 83) Waldo, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 22, 1922, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 24, 1936, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .291 |
Home runs | 135 |
Runs batted in | 929 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Member of the National | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 1982 |
Election method | Veterans Committee |
Jackson was discovered by Kid Elberfeld at a minor league baseball game at the age of 14. Elberfeld signed Jackson to his first professional contract, and recommended him to John McGraw, manager of the Giants. His exceptional range at shortstop led to the nickname "Stonewall."[1] Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.