Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reggie Jackson
"Mr. October"
| | New York Yankees 1977-1981 | |
One of the most colorful and exciting players of his era.
A prolific power hitter who thrived in pressure situations.
In five years in pinstripes, he helped lead the Yankees to four division titles, three American League pennants and two World Championships.
At his best in October, belted four home runs on four consecutive swings in the 1977 World Series - including three in game six at Yankee Stadium.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993
Erected 2002 by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 29, 1976.
Location. 40° 49.783′ N, 73° 55.526′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Reggie Jackson (here, next to this marker); Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra (here, next to this marker); Melvin Leon Stottlemyre, Sr. (here, next to this
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More about this marker. Located in Monument Park in Yankee Stadium
Regarding Reggie Jackson. Players are not eligible for the Hall of Fame until after their playing career.
Photographed by Erik Lander, July 9, 2005
2. Reggie Jackson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
