Baby Doll Jacobson
From BR Bullpen
William Chester Jacobson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 215 lb.
- Debut April 14, 1915
- Final Game September 22, 1927
- Born August 16, 1890 in Cable, IL USA
- Died January 16, 1977 in Orion, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Baby Doll Jacobson was an outfielder in the Major Leagues for 11 seasons and another nine years in the minor leagues, missing the entire 1918 season when he was in the naval reserves during World War I. He shares the modern American League record for most triples in a game, 19220909 (3). He farmed near Coal Valley IL from 1929 to 1960. He died at age 86 and is buried at Dayton Corners Cemetery in Colona IL.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1920 & 1922)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1924 & 1925)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 2 (1920 & 1921)
