1960's High School Yearbook featuring students and teachers, activities and sports, candids and local advertisements, and featuring photos and mentions of then graduating senior and future professional baseball phenom "Mr. October" Reggie Jackson who appears in many photos and mentions, including in class, football, basketball, and in baseball. Note this lot includes both the yearbook and the very rare spring supplement which includes photos of Jackson in baseball.
Reggie Jackson was already in high school an amazing athlete and was of interest to professional organizations in football, baseball, and basketball. In professional baseball he was given the nickname "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting. He helped the Oakland Athletics to three American League Pennants and three World Series Championships (1972-1974), then later helped the New York Yankees win three American League Pennants and two World Series Championships (1977 and 1978). He was a 14-time All Star selection, 4-time Home Run Leader, 2-time World Series MVP, 2-time Silver Slugger, and his jerseys #9 (Oakland A's) and #44 (Yankees) were retired. Jackson became the first player to win the World Series MVP award for two teams, and he hit a record 5 home runs in the 1977 WS. He was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Excellent Condition hardback issue with tight binding and text and clean pages, with no must or mildew or missing pieces. with mild shelf wear. The Supplement is in Excellent condition. Clean and Solid.
Great rarity for a collector of baseball which shows the early life and times of one of the game's greats.
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