Oscar Jackson (baseball)
Oscar Jackson | |
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Outfielder/First baseman | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
debut | |
1887, for the New York Gorhams | |
Last appearance | |
1906, for the Cuban X-Giants | |
Teams | |
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Oscar "Oss" Jackson was an African-American baseball outfielder and first baseman in the late 19th century. He played for several teams from 1887 to 1906, spending the majority of his career with the Cuban Giants.[1] He was the brother of fellow player Andrew Jackson.
References
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Seamheads.com, or Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)