#jackie jensen

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happy investment party!

[this-day-in-baseball]

January 26, 1960

Jackie Jensen announces his retirement due to a fear of flying, a condition that Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey tried to help him overcome by arranging therapy. The 1958 MVP will change his mind, returning to the team in 1961, but will stay retired after the season, having what he considered a sub-par year in which he batted .263 and drove in 66 runs.

[droolski]

here is the “i don’t know how money works” post from yours truly

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[droolski]

[this-day-in-baseball]

January 26, 1960

Jackie Jensen announces his retirement due to a fear of flying, a condition that Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey tried to help his outfielder to overcome by arranging therapy. The 1958 MVP will change his mind, returning to the team in 1961, but will stay retired after the season, having what he considered a sub-par year in which he batted .263 and drove in 66 runs.

[this-day-in-baseball]

November 20, 1958

Breaking New York’s four-year stranglehold on the award, Jackie Jensen of the Red Sox is selected as the American League MVP. The outcome is unexpected as the fleet outfielder played on a non-contender, unlike runner-up Bob Turley, who pitched for the World Champion Yankees.

[this-day-in-baseball]

January 26, 1960

Jackie Jensen announces his retirement due to a fear of flying, a condition that Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey tried to help his outfielder to overcome by arranging therapy. The 1958 MVP will change his mind, returning to the team in 1961, but will stay retired after the season, having what he considered a sub-par year in which he batted .263 and drove in 66 runs.