Travis Jackson

Travis Jackson
Travis Jackson playing for the New York Giants
Jackson in 1923
Shortstop
Born: (1903-11-02)November 2, 1903
Waldo, Arkansas, U.S.
Died: July 27, 1987(1987-07-27) (aged 83)
Waldo, Arkansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 22, 1922, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 1936, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average.291
Home runs135
Runs batted in929
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction1982
Election methodVeterans Committee

Travis Calvin Jackson (November 2, 1903 – July 27, 1987) was an American baseball shortstop. In Major League Baseball (MLB), Jackson 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 through 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."[1] Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

  1. ^ Smith, Chester L. (March 9, 1934). "Giants' Faith in Travis Jackson's Knee Vindicated". The Pittsburgh Press. p. 45. Retrieved April 16, 2012.

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