Reggie Jackson 1993 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

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  • Reggie Jackson earned the nickname Mr. October for his World Series heroics with both the A's and Yankees. In 27 Fall Classic games, he amassed 10 home runs -- including four in consecutive at-bats -- 24 RBIs and a .357 batting average. As one of the game's premier power hitters, he blasted 563 career round-trippers. A terrific player in the clutch and an intimidating cleanup hitter, Jackson compiled a lifetime slugging percentage of .490 and earned American League MVP honors in 1973.
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  • @angelf3365
    @angelf3365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I was a child and believed in heroes :Thanks Reggie , you were a big part of my childhood

  • @yoramshacharr
    @yoramshacharr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The 3 dislikes are from Burt Hooton, Elias Sosa, and Charlie Hough.

    • @Nkosinati
      @Nkosinati 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES! October 18, 1977: As a lifelong Reggie fan, that day was my version of baseball nirvana. My voice is still hoarse from screaming at the tv that day. My utmost respect to Burt, Elias and Charlie; Reggie was just locked in that day; they never stood a chance.

    • @polopopolo2197
      @polopopolo2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @cesarbriones2419
    @cesarbriones2419 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a fkn speech. Wow. LOVE Reggie.

  • @keithb9774
    @keithb9774 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One of the best to ever do it. Hitting those 3 home runs in the World Series in 1977 was the greatest birthday gift you could ever give to me. You are truly amazing.

  • @williamcooper6274
    @williamcooper6274 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    This was a great speech by one of the most articulate players the game has ever known.

    • @ginzod
      @ginzod 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True....as far as players go.

    • @freetrailer4poor
      @freetrailer4poor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really miss him has a strange class about him.

    • @paleo704
      @paleo704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He be good spoken fo sure

    • @Colonel__Ingus69
      @Colonel__Ingus69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Um.... Reggie was one of my favorite players as a kid but Darold Knowles said it best "there is not enough mustard in the world to cover that hot dog" or maybe Catfish Hunter who said "Reggie would give you the shirt off his back, then call a press conference to announce it!
      Despite himself he was as great for baseball in the 70's!!!!

    • @stumarston6812
      @stumarston6812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ginzod 4 year later. Are you still a dick head?

  • @adecentyoutuber7407
    @adecentyoutuber7407 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish the current MLB had more players like him in the present day. His passion and big game performance inspires me so much in every facet of life!

  • @philiptucci2458
    @philiptucci2458 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Reggie was truly great, what respect for his parents, he was my favorite player his entire career

    • @andrewpestotnik5495
      @andrewpestotnik5495 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      philip tucci ok is it me or did he look like Karl Malone at the time of this recording?

    • @transitfan954
      @transitfan954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine too!

    • @r-leanmygirl-gj2kt
      @r-leanmygirl-gj2kt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's you. And it's childish to make such comparisons.@@andrewpestotnik5495

  • @duanedorman6134
    @duanedorman6134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How ironic that the camera turns to Steinbrenner when Reggie mentions “hatred, ego and bitterness.” What a speech; so articulate and so grateful to have been able to play a game a lot of us would okay for free. A real gentleman

  • @nattyps3160
    @nattyps3160 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine being called " Mr October " & being the only one to tie babe Ruth. His love for his parents is lovely. Such an articulate man.

  • @jerrygsrner73
    @jerrygsrner73 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the greatest baseball players of all time !!!

  • @billlozier5551
    @billlozier5551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Went to A"s games as a little kid to teen. Reggie Jackson was my favorite. His swing was electric even when he struck out. Still loved him as a Yankee. Both he & Catfish & later Ricky. A's fan for life. Thanks for the great memories Reggie.

    • @sadivaquez9092
      @sadivaquez9092 ปีที่แล้ว

      *IMPOSIBLE DE OLVIDAR ESA SERIE MUNDIAL DE 1977***

    • @ednunez7682
      @ednunez7682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reggie was awesome 😊

  • @YOUNGM4
    @YOUNGM4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Reggie is definitely my all time favorite! The only player ever to be kind enough to give me an autograph and I’ll never forget it! You’re the man Reggie!!!

  • @zaqwertyfish
    @zaqwertyfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'll always be grateful that I was a kid when Reggie was playing... I saw him once at Yankee Stadium.
    The look on his mother's face is priceless.

  • @bobcarr5497
    @bobcarr5497 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a Yankees fan per say but i have much respect for Mr October!! I'm thankful that i had the chance to watch him play the game we love!
    Thanks Reggie!

  • @sirjiggywitit7541
    @sirjiggywitit7541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Reggie.... Reggie.... Reggie.....🤓...even his candy bar was a winner..🏌️

    • @mikeandrews2851
      @mikeandrews2851 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was delicious.I remember in 1978 I opened a Reggie candy bar at the stadium and then looked up. 10 seconds latter he hit one into the upper deck! Its a true story. He was incredible!

  • @mythicalmountancentralasia6183
    @mythicalmountancentralasia6183 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Reggie was an important component of the NY Yankees 77-78 championships, but he should have gone in as an Athletic. Those Oakland A's teams were tremendous.

    • @spryfolII
      @spryfolII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree. But I think Reggie did it for 2 reasons. 1.Cache. It just means more economically. 2. The Yankees took good care of Reggie when he was there. The winning, the media storm, the fans. He had to do it.
      But he made his bones as a Oakland A's mamonth. The BIG piece in the middle of that lineup and those A's teams were no joke. They succeed my Orioles and became a most worthy Champion. A team that you didn't cry if your team got beat by them. The A's and Orioles had a intense rivalry in those days and played some epic playoff games. The Birds were more expeienced in 71, but everyone could see the A's were coming and had to be seriously dealt with. After getting by the Tigers and winning their first Championship in '72, it was Orioles vs the A's in '73 and '74 for the Pennant. The Birds tried like hell, but by that time, once the A's got that first one, you had to be next to perfection, because the A's had so many ways to beat you. Probably the most "complete" team of my lifetime. Late 70's Yankees, the Joe Torre Yankees, close behind. No mistskes could be made, especially when the game was on the line. Thats where a Reggie pays off. He thrives on it and in it, you walk Jackson in a tie game in the 8th or 9th no matter. Don't play with fire. I learned that lesson right on a mound. Quick story.
      I'm 12 in a L.L game. 7th inning (only 7 in this league) Bases loaded no outs. I strike out 2 straight on my curve in the dirt. So the Big Bopper comes up. My catcher runs out to the mound. Asked me "how da f--- we gonna get him out"? I said give him 1 fastball and nothing more. Then we give the soft stuff. I'd rather go out like that, then with him standing at the plate like Reggie. Catcher says "I can dig it" ok. First pitch soft barely crosses the plate. Ball 1. Catcher runs back to the mound. Dude...you're playing with fire.. Throw that fastball. Ok. Next pitch, POW! And he stood there just like Reggie. Quick, violent bat drop n all. I didn't even turn around. After the game he came up to me, and I had to ask. How did you know I was coming back with the same soft stuff. He said..."It happens all the time. Its a ego thing...When you catcher came out and told you to throw that fastball, when you said "ok" it was a ya ya sure sure "ok" and not the I'm gonna strike his ass out right now "ok" I knew right then, without a doubt you were coming back with that soft stuff, and I dug in and waited so I could catch it just right". He said, listen to your catcher. He's in the box with me. He can feel what I'm doing.
      I could see it right then. How the Big Home Run hitters did it. They played egos and wait for the time.
      That was Reggie all the way. He influenced that kid from watching and listening.

    • @mikeikeda1208
      @mikeikeda1208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The A's treated him poorly after his retirement. He couldn't even get a pass to the games. A lack of respect on their part.

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah he could but REGGIE JACKSON made a tremendous impact on the whole Yankee franchise! The Yankee Brand of today was built on REGGIE JACKSON's back!.... MR. OCTOBER!!!!!

    • @MrDodger3222
      @MrDodger3222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mikeikeda1208 Walter Haas never retired his number either and the A's didn't retire #9 until 2004. I'm an A's fan but I totally understand why he went in the HOF as a Yankee. But Reggie said he still loved his time in Oakland and wants the A's to stay in Oakland.

    • @wilmars9316
      @wilmars9316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      REGGIE only needed 5 years to become an all time great Yankee because he was already an all time great and future Hall Of Famer before he came to New York. JACKSON wouldve gone to the Hall Of Fame whether he was ever a Yankee or not. I estimate REGGIE lossed obout 60 homeruns coming to the Yankees dealing with BILLY and STEINBRENNER. JACKSON already a great postseason performer before New York but cemented his already superstar legendary status as MR. OCTOBER as a YANKEE! REGGIE JACKSON made the Yankees great again! And delivered back to back World Series Championships blasting 7 WORLD SERIES HOMERUNS in the process! The Yankees dont win those titles without REGGIE JACKSON! In just 5 seasons JACKSON led the Yankees to 4 division titles, 3 pennants and 2 world championships which wouldve been 3 if STEINBRENNER wouldve just left REGGIE alone. And a case can be made that REGGIE was not only the WS mvp of 77 but of 78 also. REGGIE JACKSON made himself just as great a Yankee as he was an Athletic! He could have gone in as either one but make no mistake REGGIE JACKSON EARNED the right to enter the Baseball Hall Of Fame as a NEW YORK YANKEE!

  • @samoramachel55
    @samoramachel55 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm 69 years old now, and I remember seeing him at the Old Comiskey Park, and I saw how intimidating he was as a player. What a great human being.

  • @rickybennett370
    @rickybennett370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Made me cry haha, love reggie

  • @patriots1needed
    @patriots1needed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful speech.

  • @richardchew8945
    @richardchew8945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great speech, Reggie is amazing!!

  • @bigcolt5256
    @bigcolt5256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I came here knowing Reggie would give a great speech, but I wasn't prepared for this. Wow!

  • @len040484
    @len040484 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    man i love reggie and his candy bars

    • @randyjones3180
      @randyjones3180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      len040484 i forgot all about the candy bar....if i remember right it was like big turtle and was very good.

    • @danlivni2097
      @danlivni2097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes i remember the Reggie Bar. I think the Reggie Bar was very similar to the BabyRuth chocolate bar

    • @zoostyle
      @zoostyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they were great!

    • @randyjones3180
      @randyjones3180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Similar to a goo goo bar.

    • @MustangMike012
      @MustangMike012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reggie bars were excellent

  • @depaola63
    @depaola63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    REGGIE !! & I share the same birthday on May 18th ! " Mr. October " CLUTH !! { 10/18/77 } BEST sports moment I ever saw in my 56 years !!

  • @Colonel__Ingus69
    @Colonel__Ingus69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ICONIC SWING PERIOD.

  • @cheddarcheese7928
    @cheddarcheese7928 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Glad that when he talked about Jackie he also talked about Larry Doby..Unless ur a baseball fan most people dont know who he is..He started the SAME year as Jackie.Same year!.But somehow he seems a little forgotten..

    • @jerrybrownell3633
      @jerrybrownell3633 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doby was the first black player in The American League. He was signed by The Cleveland Indians.

    • @zaqwertyfish
      @zaqwertyfish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doby definitely deserves more recognition...

  • @anthony8385
    @anthony8385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Guy is sharp as a whip. Would've been successful in anything. Hats off to this great ball player.

  • @triplennnoflaf
    @triplennnoflaf 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr. October was the MLB of the 1970's. As a kid in the 1970's Reggie made the game fun for all of America to watch and see his greatness throughout his quest as a professional. Reggie Jackson was a winner everywhere he went. Still have a hard time imagining 1976 and Mr. October as a Baltimore Oriole. It just did not look right. Reggie's Hall of Fame speech was remarkable just like his career. Reggie Jackson is even a greater person in real life. One of the greatest business minds of all time. Thanks for all the great memories over the last 55 years R.M.J. aka Mr. October !!!!!!!!

  • @sarahpettyYTSUX
    @sarahpettyYTSUX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not one who's a Baseball Fan but I am a FAN of Americanism~ This man Called "Reggie Jackson" is for Americanism!!!! I'm Proud of him!

  • @RonJohnson-so4no
    @RonJohnson-so4no 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    beautiful speech. JAX#44

  • @clarkcartwright2543
    @clarkcartwright2543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reggie s my all time favorite player . Loved to watch him play when the chips were down . Thanks Reggie for all the great memories

  • @ifalekeoritegunse8463
    @ifalekeoritegunse8463 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reggie was my Hero as a Yankee fan as a kid..I was lefthanded and imitated hitting stance like him for years.....was pretty good too :) Warmed my Soul listening to this all these years later.....

  • @tripleooo7881
    @tripleooo7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ANOTHER GREAT PUERTO RICAN BALL PLAYER 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @leabmore
    @leabmore 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a standup guy…kudos Reggie!!!

  • @wmhhealth2018
    @wmhhealth2018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorite players and I am a Red Sox fan!

    • @allencollins6031
      @allencollins6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a Yankee fan and that's how I feel about David Ortiz. 👍

  • @PabluchoViision
    @PabluchoViision 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just beautiful, moving, deep. The humility was no put-on. (Like Merle Haggard who once said, “When I hear Elvis sing, I know how great I ain’t.”) And what he said about being a link in the chain, and taking care of this thing that’s bigger than any one of us-couldn’t help thinking it applies to us, and our beautiful country, and our wonderful but vulnerable Constitution.

  • @Buddycoop1
    @Buddycoop1 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Cubs fan who loved rooting for the A's. Reggie will always be an A in my book.

  • @thereilneid2868
    @thereilneid2868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always be #9 to me. My all-time favorite player of any sport

  • @LDehaut
    @LDehaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not sure people realize the greatness of this speech. I didn't know Reggie Jackson, only by reputation, but this speech makes me realize this man is a giant for baseball. I'm so happy to know he's a Christian, this means I will meet him in heaven.

  • @mikeandrews2851
    @mikeandrews2851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never followed baseball anymore when he left. I was a Yankee season ticket holder in 77 and 78. People should remember that some of the dumb ass Yankee fans used to boo Reggie during the 77 season.Even though he was hitting home runs left and right. Until the playoffs came, people than realized how good this guy really was and then loved him! I never in my life saw a better clutch player than him. Every time fans would stand up and yell Reggie-Reggie he would put the ball out of the stadium. Some people say that Mantle was like that. It just was unbelievable!

    • @Equalizer5
      @Equalizer5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only idiots go to games to boo players.

    • @spsamp
      @spsamp ปีที่แล้ว

      Reggie also struck out so much he leads the majors in total strikeouts

    • @mikeandrews2851
      @mikeandrews2851 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spsamp all home run hitters strike out allot.Look at Ruth. With the ball juiced up like now, Reggie would have much more home runs in his career.

  • @adventureswithgrandpa3601
    @adventureswithgrandpa3601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the all time greats.
    Fantastic speech.

  • @nathankenny9278
    @nathankenny9278 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I attended that ceremony. It was blistering hot. I had to collect shade under the trees way in the very back of the open field.

  • @kebirbenkaccem726
    @kebirbenkaccem726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reggie, you are my favorite slugger ...you are my favorite everything in baseball...I went to the As games, I met you at the great Kaiser building by the lake in Oakland with my little son....thanks for the excitement and the thrill of your at bats..so much about the A's I love you but you are the magic ...thanks for the memories...kabir

    • @damonjames6125
      @damonjames6125 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I grew up an Orioles fan he came to my team from the A’s but left soon for the Yankees I hated free agency and felt terrible when he left, he was a great player and leader. No doubt would have brought a championship, to the O’s the way he did for NY

  • @angeurbain6129
    @angeurbain6129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reggie Jackson is a great guy and he was great in many aspect for the game.

  • @mattf.1233
    @mattf.1233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m amazed he didn’t go in the hall wearing an Oakland Cap. Played there much longer and won 3 rings there plus MVP.

    • @NickJones31600
      @NickJones31600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Todd Matthews he was fired by oakland as a coach, and Reggie didnt like the way the a’s handled the situation so be chose a yankees cap for his plaque

    • @MrDodger3222
      @MrDodger3222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NickJones31600 They also banned him from attending A's games for free too. They treated him badly after retirement.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I sold Reggie a 1970 red/black Chevy Chevelle SS 454 LS6 all-options convertible back in the early 90's for $95,000. The car only had 3400 miles on it. Reggie sold it later for $145,000. I didn't care because I only paid $30,000 at an estate auction for the car. Another $5000 to do a very mild restoration before I sold it to him.

  • @DavidSilva-fq7nt
    @DavidSilva-fq7nt ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great speech. Honors his Mom and Dad. Very articulate.

  • @robertridley9279
    @robertridley9279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just saw his interview on MLB Network following the death of Henry Aaron, and he said he's working on a documentary of his life, so I look forward to when he releases it.

  • @clydeb7713
    @clydeb7713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great well rounded man. When players performed on the field andvwe looked forward to wstching them play.

  • @spryfolII
    @spryfolII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed it. Inspiring. If you didn't grow up in thr 70's and 80's you might not understand.

  • @VICTOR-py7hn
    @VICTOR-py7hn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you #44 Mr. Reggie Jackson for your gift and talent. Your charisma brought millions to the game and t.v. We will always think of you Mr.October home runs! Reg-gie!

  • @LWSBWLWJ
    @LWSBWLWJ 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Thanks Rachel"....that got me....👏👍

  • @johnwinn7111
    @johnwinn7111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved Reggie

  • @ralphcintron6195
    @ralphcintron6195 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome speech the boss got emotional

  • @BBQFanNo1
    @BBQFanNo1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The guy that gave Mets Fans and the Mets nightmares in the 1973 World Series with the Oakland A's. Then Dodgers Fans and the Dodgers nightmares in 1974 World Series with the Oakland A's. Then Dodgers Fans and the Dodgers nightmares again in the 1977 and 1978 World Series with the New York Yankees.

    • @BBQFanNo1
      @BBQFanNo1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No wonder Mets and Dodgers Fans hate him so much hahahahahaha

    • @kensmall6755
      @kensmall6755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BBQFanNo1 Jackson could have played for the Mets had they drafted him instead of Steve Chilcott, a catcher who never made it to the big leagues. Chilcott is the Sam Bowie of baseball.

  • @mikeikeda1208
    @mikeikeda1208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great speech!

  • @stevengrijalva5676
    @stevengrijalva5676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow 2019 and this is great!

  • @coachoconnor1
    @coachoconnor1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome

  • @normandeneault9178
    @normandeneault9178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness

  • @haimlevy654
    @haimlevy654 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great speaker ,just as he was a hitter .

  • @KeithCorneille
    @KeithCorneille 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This
    Man was class but outspoken when people didn't have the guts to speak and be heard

  • @Billyoutz
    @Billyoutz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mr. October equals Mr. Excitment to me. I don't give a hoot about the color of anyone's skin but I put a lot of stock in a individuals character and Mr. Jackson should be proud of his conduct on and off the field.....Congrats!!!!

  • @sonnyvalerio9225
    @sonnyvalerio9225 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    25..año de su ingrision.al.salon.de
    La fama..Reggy..jackson..#44..ufff

  • @jimmason2080
    @jimmason2080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary Walker....legend

  • @sonnyvalerio9225
    @sonnyvalerio9225 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    #44 Mr..jackason..ufffff...

  • @ginzod
    @ginzod 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Would Reggie have let Billy Martin come there if he was alive at the time?

    • @AaronSarg
      @AaronSarg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't sound like he would. He did not throw him under the bus, but he was far from kind to him and was dead 5 years by that point.

    • @ginzod
      @ginzod 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reggie was a great player.......but at best should be a DH..........

    • @philiptucci2458
      @philiptucci2458 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I believe Reggie would have invited Billy and have some nice words to say about him. This speech is phenomenal

    • @bradlott9876
      @bradlott9876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Doubt Billy would have gave a fuck...

    • @ElliottAS
      @ElliottAS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely.

  • @ronniebishop2496
    @ronniebishop2496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched all those players in Kansas City and they stayed in the cellar, and then went to Oakland and won three World Series. Go figure. Lol

  • @charleswinokoor6023
    @charleswinokoor6023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn’t know he was such good friends with Fran Healy.

    • @randyjones3180
      @randyjones3180 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't if it's true or not but I once heard Fred Healy knew it was time to retire when he was going back to the dugout after making an out, looked into the stands and his own kids were boooing him.

  • @Equalizer5
    @Equalizer5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an absolute legend of a man and a legend of baseball. Reggie said it, don't exploit the game of baseball, but that's exactly what Manfred is doing now with his expanded play-off system, he and the owners are exploiting the game of baseball for nothing else but money, it's disgusting & shameful.

  • @URNOTGJK
    @URNOTGJK ปีที่แล้ว

    Reggie, I was a kid when you came to the Yankees. If you had come out and clarified the “straw” comment, I would have changed my opinion of you as a Yankee…damn…wish you had done that one thing. Why didn’t you make that clarification?

  • @darnellbush2408
    @darnellbush2408 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Mr October for giving the credit to the Creator God for it was He who made you Great 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪😂

  • @vccstudents
    @vccstudents 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The problem between Billy and Reggie is Billy didn't want to be told who the Yankees should sign as a free agent. Billy wanted a right-handed batter in Joe Rudi to compliment Thurman Munson. The Yankees were already overloaded with left-handed batters in Mickey Rivers, Chris Chambliss, Graig Nettles, and Oscar Gamble, plus Rudi was a better outfielder.
    There was also animosity because George took Reggie to lunch at the 21 Club in Manhattan. Billy argued, "When did George ever take me there? I only won two pennants in a row."
    Billy also went on to say he had more trouble with George than he ever did with Reggie, and George himself eventually ran Reggie out just like he forced Billy out the first time.
    It would take years for the Yankees to start winning again and in the post season after these three were separated.
    I agree. Reggie should have spoken a little kinder of the deceased and not aired laundry.

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      REGGIE WAS RIGHT!!!!

    • @jamesdavis6036
      @jamesdavis6036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is the same guy who came to the Yanks In 77 & disparaged the Captain Thurmon Munson by saying, " I'm the straw that stirs the drink." Then when the slow Jim Rice gets a double out of a single because Jackson was having a cup of coffee in right field, Billy Martin threw him out if the game rightfully so.
      The next day he tells the reporters Martin was a racist.
      Chris Chambliss, Mickey Rivers, Roy White & Willy Randolph came to Martin's aid & denied Jackson's charges. Those guys never liked Jackson. How does everyone forget this stuff.

    • @vccstudents
      @vccstudents ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamesdavis6036 Reggie has tried to pat himself on the back by going on Howard Stern and disparage Billy. Reggie needs a little humility. You don't speak ill of the deceased, but I will say this. However, Had the Yankees gotten Joe Rudi instead of Reggie, that would have backfired on Billy. Rudi was injury plagued in '77, had a respectable '78, but was pretty much injury plagued the next four years and done by '82.

  • @Boxman2.0
    @Boxman2.0 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did he take Thurman Munson’s kid with him like he promised?

  • @parkjungmoon694
    @parkjungmoon694 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol i met reggie once before game 1 of the 1996 world series, in an elavator going up to the box we were sitting in and he was being a total douchebag for some reason, talking all this shit about yankee fans right in front of us it resulted in my dad getting in his face and cursing him out just ripping this guy a new asshole which is still one of the greatest things ive ever seen, obviously not his finest moment but good to see that normally he seems like a pretty classy guy and not elevator reggie,

  • @darrylking2500
    @darrylking2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He gave Up his Props to The Legendary Ali. If he'd played in 1976 against the Red's They'd still get Killed in the World Series 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @itsmefrisco
    @itsmefrisco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He could have said more about his mother, tbh.

    • @billymuellerTikTok
      @billymuellerTikTok 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      his parents divorced when he was 4 and he was raised by his father

  • @robertdegeorge8635
    @robertdegeorge8635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great speech... hot dog?

  • @n00btub3r2012
    @n00btub3r2012 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Should have gone in as an Athletic

    • @AaronSarg
      @AaronSarg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That as a die hard Yankee fan here agree with you. MLB only in the past few years decide now, after Boggs went in a a Tampa Ray because they paid him.

    • @marcosc7375
      @marcosc7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a true Yankee and I am damn proud he went in as a Yankees. I don’t agree at all. You go in as a Yankee...doesn’t get any better than that.

    • @nickmedina3674
      @nickmedina3674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcosc7375 Yankees don't have the character that the athletics do. Go back and look at the difference of those teams. He will always be an Oakland athletic

    • @marcosc7375
      @marcosc7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Medina hey if you think that...it’s your opinion. He decided to be a Yankee and a Yankee he shall be seen in the Hall of Fame as buddy. But hey keep that Athletic pride it should take you to whatever way it will take you. Lol

    • @nickmedina3674
      @nickmedina3674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcosc7375 lol the same Way that Yankee pride takes you wherever right ? Go back and look at that mustache gang. Yankees would never be like that. Raiders and A's were the rebels of Oakland. Blue collar city . The Yankees paid Reggie to go in a Yankee. The A's wouldn't do it because they expected loyalty from an all time great with the organization. Reggie though doesn't have that loyalty. Reggie even played his last game as an Athletic.

  • @tomitstube
    @tomitstube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great speech. for me reggie will always be an oakland a.

  • @psadoug
    @psadoug 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thurman best hitter he ever seen? calm down reggie.

  • @jimcallaghan3539
    @jimcallaghan3539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My god! How long can he speak in 100 degree weather? Such a liar. He despised Martin and Munson and thought he was more important than the manager. I wish that Elston Howard hadn't broken up the Martin-Jackson fight. Mister October would have landed on his ass.

  • @idansolon4715
    @idansolon4715 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand, mattress balls?

    • @user-jv9qz2bu1r
      @user-jv9qz2bu1r 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      big as a mattress, easy to hit

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He called them that because he could lay all over em!!!

  • @randyjones3180
    @randyjones3180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe not use the Lord's name in vain at the beginning of the speech before thanking him for the gifts he's given you.

    • @uncasunga1800
      @uncasunga1800 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God is a title not a name

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@uncasunga1800
      God is God.
      Don't use his name in vain.
      Period.

  • @sacrimonius
    @sacrimonius 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I guess the whole world is caught up in racism. Good job Reginald.

  • @Grit489
    @Grit489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Typical Jackson

  • @theshadow5800
    @theshadow5800 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who cares or why should anyone care?

  • @DowntownCanon
    @DowntownCanon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great player, but a prickly personality.

  • @Mike-ji8ez
    @Mike-ji8ez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The guy thinks it’s all about him.
    What an egotistical punk!

    • @bobbymadera3234
      @bobbymadera3234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MIKE STOP SMOKE THAT SHIT SURE IS ALL ABOUT HIM WHO outs LOOKS TO ME YOU GOT NOT IDEA ABOUT BASEBALL MR REGGIE Jackson IS ONE OF THE best BASEBALL PLAYER EVER STEP IN EARTH

    • @robertridley9279
      @robertridley9279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1976 - Yankees swept by Reds
      1977-1978 Yankees win, the Yankees win!

    • @TRKEWEENAW
      @TRKEWEENAW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you hear the people he thanked, especially the last one? Where are you coming from?

    • @marcyfan-tz4wj
      @marcyfan-tz4wj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      on this occasion, it was all about him....PUNK!

  • @jamesdavis6036
    @jamesdavis6036 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you put a guy in the HOF who batted only .262. He was a terrible outfielder. One thing I will say about him.
    He does have the all time major league record for most strikeouts. I guess if you hit 3 HRs in a world series game, anyone could get in!

  • @nickmedina3674
    @nickmedina3674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He should have been wearing an Oakland athletic hat on that bust.

    • @marcosc7375
      @marcosc7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick Medina but he didn’t. Go back in time and go. On your knees and beg him to change teams. Lol

    • @nickmedina3674
      @nickmedina3674 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcosc7375 that might be some stuff you Yankee fans do. but out here in Oakland we don't do that. Hard pass on that. He will always be an Athletic and he won as an athletic. New York just has the east coast bias BS

    • @marcosc7375
      @marcosc7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nick Medina what do us Yankee fans do. We just love our team. Just as much as the fans on the west coast. He preformed Yankees. That’s it.

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nickmedina3674 FUCK YOU!

    • @Nkosinati
      @Nkosinati 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A's should have treated him better after retirement. Clearly the A's organization of the late '80's didn't gaf about him; not letting him in the ballpark?!!!! That's criminal. At least the organization finally retired #9 in 2004.