Grant Jackson (baseball)

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Grant Jackson
Pitcher
Born: September 28, 1942 (1942-09-28) (age 65)
Batted: Switch Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 3, 1965
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Final game
September 8, 1982
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Record     86-75
ERA     3.46
Saves     79
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Grant Dwight Jackson (born September 28, 1942 in Fostoria, Ohio), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos, and Kansas City Royals from 1965 to 1982.

Jackson was named to the 1969 National League All-Star team, but was not used in the game. He 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. He was the winning pitcher for the Pirates in Game 7 of the 1979 World Series.

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