Travis Jackson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 02-Nov-1903
Place of Birth: Waldo, Arkansas, United States
Date of Death: 27-Jul-1987
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Travis Jackson
- Travis Calvin Jackson (November 2, 1903 – July 27, 1987) was an American baseball shortstop.
- In Major League Baseball (MLB), Jackson played for the New York Giants from 1922 through 1936, winning the 1933 World Series, and representing the Giants in the MLB All-Star in 1934.
- After his retirement as a player, Jackson managed in minor league baseball through to the 1960 season. Jackson was discovered by Kid Elberfeld at a minor league baseball game at the age of 14.
- Elberfeld signed Jackson to his first professional contract, and recommended him to John McGraw, manager of the Giants.
- His exceptional range at shortstop led to the nickname "Stonewall." Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
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