Grant Jackson
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Grant Dwight Jackson (born September 28, 1942 in Fostoria, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who was a left-handed pitcher in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1965-1982.
[edit] Teams
- Philadelphia Phillies 1965-1970
- Baltimore Orioles 1971-1976
- New York Yankees 1976
- Pittsburgh Pirates 1977-1981, 1982
- Montreal Expos 1981
- Kansas City Royals 1982
[edit] Pitching Stats
- 692 Games
- 86 Wins
- 75 Losses
- 79 Saves
- 889 Strikeouts
- 3.46 ERA
[edit] Trivia
- Jackson was named to the 1969 National League All-Star team, but was not used in the game.
- Jackson appeared in the World Series 3 times for 3 different teams. In 1971 for the Orioles, 1976 for the Yankees, and 1979 for the Pirates.
- Jackson was the winning pitcher for the Pirates in Game 7 of the 1979 World Series.
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