Last night I was working on the 1973 World Series game 1 page when I got sidetracked on a Reggie Jackson kick and created these cards. The idea evolved while I was making a Reggie card for use on the World Series pages. While I complete the game one page, instead of making you wait for that, I'll share these.
Reggie Jackson, aka Mr. October.
Take a look at the three year transformation during 1971-1973. Pretty amazin' metamorphosis.
I recognized Reggie for the great player he was, but I thought he was a bit full of himself. I thought he was more talk than walk. At least up until the 1977 World Series when he hit the 3 dingers in consecutive at bats. Then I tipped my cap to Jackson and thought wow, he really is Mr October. He really lived up to that nickname. From then on I called him whatever he wanted.
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