The Matchup: Two of the eldest athletes featured in our bracket, Reggie Jackson (76) and Joe Caldwell (71) were born just four years apart. “Mr. October” (#44) and “Jumping Joe” (#32) both hold the highest retired numbers in each of their ASU sports. The two were each drafted second overall in their respective sports leagues.
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Basic info: Born: May 18, 1946 in Abington, Pennsylvania. High school: Cheltenham (Pennsylvania) Height/weight: 6-foot, 195 pounds. ASU career: 1966. MLB career: 1967 (Royals), 1968-75 (Athletics), 1976 (Orioles), 1977-81 (Yankees), 1982-86 (Angels), 1987 (Athletics)
Notables: Inducted into the 1993 Hall of Fame, Jackson holds a retired number from both the Yankees and Athletics.