Danny Jackson

Danny Lynn Jackson

• Bats Right, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of Oklahoma, Trinidad State Junior College
• High School Aurora Central High School
• Debut September 11, 1983
• Final Game August 7, 1997
• Born January 5, 1962 in San Antonio, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Danny Jackson was signed after being selected in the secondary phase of the 1982 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals and scout Al Kubski.

Jackson struck out the side (Terry Pendleton, Tom Nieto, and Brian Harper) on nine pitches in the 7th inning of Game 5 in the 1985 World Series.

Jackson's brother, Mike Jackson, was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in the 4th round of the 1983 NBA draft.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1988 & 1994)
• NL Wins Leader (1988)
• NL Complete Games Leader (1988)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1988)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1988)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1985, 1987, 1988, 1992 & 1993)
• Won two World Series with the Kansas City Royals (1985) and the Cincinnati Reds (1990)