Travis Jackson
American baseball player (1903-1987)
Biography
Travis Calvin Jackson (November 2, 1903 – July 27, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop. He 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 to the 1960 season.
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." Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Career highlights
Teams
- San Francisco Giants
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers baseball
Quick answers about Travis Jackson
- How old was Travis Jackson?
- Travis Jackson died on July 27, 1987 at the age of 83.
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- Travis Jackson was born on November 2, 1903.
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- Travis Jackson was born in Waldo.
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- Travis Jackson's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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- Travis Jackson is a citizen of United States.
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