Jack Reed
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John Burwell Reed
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Mississippi
- Debut April 23, 1961
- Final Game September 28, 1963
- Born February 2, 1933 in Silver City, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jack Reed played with the New York Yankees for three years, including 1961 during the great home run race between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. He was a three-sport star in college, playing in the 1953 Sugar Bowl. He was signed in 1953, but spent a couple of years in military service in Korea.
He is one of only seven non-pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball (through 2006) to have played in over 100 games with more games played than plate appearances in his career. He played in 222 games with only 144 plate appearances.
After his playing days he coached several teams and then became a farmer and a purchasing director for a company in Mississippi.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the New York Yankees (1961 & 1962; he did not play in the 1962 World Series)
