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Sonny Jackson

Played For
Houston Astros (1963-1967)
Atlanta Braves (1968-1974)

Born
Roland Thomas Jackson was born on July 9, 1944, in Washington, DC.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  SS

Primary Team:  ATL

Major League Debut
September 27, 1963

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1980 BBWAA 1 .3%

Post-Season Appearances
1969 National League Championship Series

Hitting Streaks
16 games (1970)
15 games (1966)

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