Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1971 at the All Star Game in Detroit, Reggie Jackson hits a Dock Ellis pitch off the power generator on the Tiger Stadium right-field roof 520 feet from home plate.

"Sometimes I underestimate the magnitude of me." 

Reggie Jackson

Born on today's date, Reggie Jackson.

"The only way I am going to win a Gold Glove is with a can of spray paint."

Billy Martin

Born on this date, Billy Martin.

"When this player (Ken Holtzman) was pitching and doing well, he was 'the great lefty'. When he wasn't, it was (for Martin) the name of his ethnic group and religion, 'the jew'". - Reggie Jackson  

Jim Bibby

On this date in 2010, Jim Bibby passed away at age 65.

"That is the fastest ball I ever saw. Actually, I didn't see it. I just heard it." - Reggie Jackson

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1999, Nolan Ryan is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"You don't face him without your rest. He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." - Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1993, Reggie Jackson is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"I don't want to be a hero. I don't want to be a star. It just works out that way." 

Ken Griffey Jr.

Born on this date, Ken Griffey Jr.

"We love Ken Griffey Jr. because he is everything we would like to be. He's young, he's good looking, he's got the best smile in the world, and he's a heroic athlete. He's a shot in the arm for baseball. He is what this game needs right now. He is creating excitement and making headlines just by his presence. there hasn't been anyone like him since.....Reggie Jackson." - Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1973, Reggie Jackson of the A's is the unanimous winner of the AL MVP after hitting 32 home runs and 117 rbis.

"Out of a thousand?" - Mickey Rivers on being told that Jackson had an IQ of 140

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1977, Reggie Jackson becomes known as "Mr. October" when he hits three consecutive home runs in Game Six of the World Series leading the Yankees to an 8-4 victory and the World Championship over the Dodgers.

"He'd give you the shirt off his back. Of course, he'd call a press conference to announce it." - Catfish Hunter

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1981, Nolan Ryan of the Astros throws his fifth career no-hitter beating the Dodgers 5-0.

"He's the only pitcher to ever put fear in me. Not because he could get me out. But because he could kill me." - Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1984, Reggie Jackson hits his 500th career home run off Bud Black.

"Fans don't boo nobodies."

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1971 at the All Star Game in Detroit, Reggie Jackson hits a Dock Ellis pitch off the power generator located on the Tiger Stadium right-field roof 520 feet from home plate.

"Sometimes I underestimate the magnitude of me."

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1993, Reggie Jackson is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Your first name is white, your second is hispanic and your third belongs to a black. No wonder you don't know who you are." - Mickey Rivers to Reginald Martinez Jackson

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1973, Reggie Jackson of the A's is the unanimous winner of the AL MVL Award after hitting 32 home runs and 117 rbis.

"The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it."

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1977, Reggie Jackson becomes known as "Mr. October" when he hits three consecutive home runs in Game Six of the World Series leading the Yankees to an 8-4 victory and the World Championship over the Dodgers.

"He'd give you the shirt off his back. Of course, he'd call a press conference to announce it." - Catfish Hunter

Nolan Ryan

On this date in 1981, Nolan Ryan throws his fifth career no-hitter as the Astros beat the Dodgers 5-0.

"You don't face him without your rest, He's the only guy I go against that makes me go to bed before midnight." - Reggie Jackson

If you're gonna photoshop Casey McGehee into a Yankees uniform....

....you might want to choose a photo without facial hair.

Just sayin'.

I mean this isn't the 1972 A's you know.

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1993, Reggie Jackson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I don't want to be a hero. I don't want to be a star. It just works out that way."

Reggie Jackson

On this date in 1971 at the All Star Game, Reggie Jackson hits a Dock Ellis pitch off the power generator located on the Tiger Stadium right-field roof 520 feet from home plate.

"Sometimes I underestimate the magnitude of me."

Ken Griffey Jr.

On this date in 1989, Ken Griffey Jr. hits his first major league home run at the Kingdome in the Mariners 6-5 win over the White Sox.

"We love Ken Griffey Jr. because he is everything we would like to be. He's young, he's good looking, he's got the best smile in the world, and he's a heroic athlete. He is a shot in the arm for baseball. He is what this game needs right now. He is creating excitement and making headlines just by his presence. There hasn't been anyone like that since.....Reggie Jackson." - Reggie Jackson