Struck out so much he was like an oscillating fan.

So bad a fielder he couldn't catch a cold if he was playing in wet underwear in the Yukon in January.

But with money on the table, the guy could hit like few players before or since.

Bottom of the barrel for Fours, which still makes him better than any Three.

Typically I do not like flare or flash but for some reason, as cocky as he was, I liked him. I cannot explain. A great homerun hitter, by no means one of the best ever but his World Series accomplishments were unreal. Honorable mention: 1971 All Star game when he launched one into a transformer on the right field roof at Tiger Stadium. The ball was still ascending when it hit. An amazing shot.

A very capable and dangerous slugger. Maybe his numbers - over a single season - are not that spectacular (one year he couldn't even bust the Mendoza Line). They look kind of like Jose Canseco (though Jackson was far more durable) or Rafael Palmeiro numbers. He won just one MVP award, in 1973. That year, he had an interesting Triple Crown, leading the league in HRs, Runs, and RBI. That's kind of like a hockey player leading the league in both goals and assists. But Jackson's intangible greatness is that wherever he went, teams won. From 1971 to 1982, he played for four different teams and went to 10 post-seasons. Five times, his teams won the World Series ('72-'74 for Oakland and '77-'78 for the Yankees). His 1977 World Series was possibly the greatest series batting performance in history. His dynamic personality and flair for controversy doesn't hurt his stature either.

Amazing player.

Should have stayed in Oakland!

A TRULY GREAT PLAYER JUST FOR WHAT HE DID IN THE WORLD SERIES.....INCREDIBLE....THAT'S THE REASON HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED WITH AWE WHILE GUYS LIKE DELGADO AREN'T.

Great clutch powerhitter. Not much on the AVG. No speed. Not very good at all defensively. A one tool player who used that tool better than almost anyone when it mattered.