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George Jackson

George Jackson Notable

b. January 2, 1882 · Boston Rustlers 1911, Boston Braves 1912–1913

George Jackson divided three seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Boston Rustlers from 1911, then the Boston Braves through 1913.

Across 152 games he batted .285, with 158 hits and 85 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 24 doubles and 34 stolen bases.

He played 149 games in the outfield, with 310 putouts and 22 errors.

He was born in Springfield, MO, USA on January 2, 1882, and died on November 26, 1972. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1911 BSN 391472851 1120 25122112 .347
1912 BSN 11039755104 1354 48387222 .262
1913 BSN 31023 000 0020 .300
Career 15255485158 2474 73509534 .285

On this day & linked events

1882

Born January 2, 1882

Springfield, MO, USA

1972

Died November 26, 1972

Image: Bain News Service (publisher), public domain