Big Train Jackson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: 1917 Louisiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1938, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
Last appearance | |
1940, for the Memphis Red Sox | |
NAL statistics | |
Win–loss record | 4–7 |
Earned run average | 5.69 |
Strikeouts | 42 |
Teams | |
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