February 2nd, 2021
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The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed today the passing of Grant “Buck” Jackson earlier this morning at Canonsburg Hospital due to COVID-19 complications. Jackson was 78 years-old.
The following is a statement from Pirates President Travis Williams.
“This pandemic has affected every family throughout our community, and the Pirates family is no different. As the winning pitcher for the Pirates in Game 7 of the 1979 World Series, Grant was a World Series Champion and All-Star, who remained dedicated to the Pirates and the City of Pittsburgh since his retirement in 1982. He was an active board member of our Alumni Association who was always willing to help make an impact in our community. More so than any on-field accomplishment, Grant was a proud family man. Our sincere condolences and support go to his wife Millie (Milagro), his children Debra, Yolanda and Grant Jr., as well as his 10 grandchildren. He will be missed.”
Grant Jackson, Winning Pitcher in 79 WS Game 7, Dies at 78
The Pirates said Jackson died at Canonsburg Hospital in Pennsylvania.
“This pandemic has affected every family throughout our community, and the Pirates family is no different,” team President Travis Williams said.
Williams said Jackson “remained dedicated to the Pirates and the city of Pittsburgh” and was “an active board member of our alumni association who was always willing to help make an impact in our community.”
Known for bringing the ball far behind his back and then slinging it toward the plate, Jackson was 86–75 with 79 saves and a 3.46 ERA in 692 games from 1965–82. He was 3–0 with a 2.55 ERA in 13 postseason appearances.
Grant Jackson, Pittsburgh Pirates winning pitcher in Game 7 of 1979 World Series, dies at 78
The Pirates said Jackson died at Canonsburg Hospital in Pennsylvania. This pandemic has affected every family throughout our community, and the Pirates family is no different, team president Travis Williams said.
Williams said Jackson remained dedicated to the Pirates and the city of Pittsburgh and was an active board member of our alumni association who was always willing to help make an impact in our community.
Known for bringing the ball far behind his back and then slinging it toward the plate, Jackson was 86-75 with 79 saves and a 3.46 ERA in 692 games from 1965 to 82. He was 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 13 postseason appearances.
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Feb 2, 2021 12:52 PM
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Grant Jackson died Tuesday morning at Canonsburg Hospital due to COVID-19 complications. He was 78.
Jackson was the winning pitcher of game seven of the 1979 World Series. He pitched for the Pirates from 1977 to 1981, when he was traded late in the season to Montréal. He returned to the Pirates in 1982.
Jackson posted an 8-5 record with a 2.96 ERA over 82 innings pitched in 1979. In Game 7 he pitched 2 ⅔ innings of scoreless relief and was the pitcher of record when the Pirates came back to win Game 7 and the series against the Baltimore Orioles.