Former MLB pitcher; founder, 10-20 Club
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Key moments and achievements from Darrell Jackson's life.
Darrell was born
· Downey, California, United States
Championship
Jackson threw a three-hit shutout in the College World Series semifinal, sending Arizona State into the championship game, which the Sun Devils won under coach Jim Brock for the program's fourth national title.
Championship
Jackson threw a three-hit shutout in the College World Series semifinal, sending Arizona State into the championship game, which the Sun Devils won under coach Jim Brock for the program's fourth national title.
Debut
Jackson won his first career start for the Minnesota Twins against the Detroit Tigers at age 22, striking out seven over seven and one-third innings.
Debut
Jackson won his first career start for the Minnesota Twins against the Detroit Tigers at age 22, striking out seven over seven and one-third innings.
Season
Jackson went 9-9 with a career-low 3.87 ERA and a career-high 90 strikeouts over 32 appearances, his most productive year in five Twins seasons.
Season
Jackson went 9-9 with a career-low 3.87 ERA and a career-high 90 strikeouts over 32 appearances, his most productive year in five Twins seasons.
Founding
Jackson established the nonprofit intervention and mentoring program for youth ages 10 to 20, working alongside the city's Gangs Out of Downey initiative.
Founding
Jackson established the nonprofit intervention and mentoring program for youth ages 10 to 20, working alongside the city's Gangs Out of Downey initiative.
Partnership
Jackson started serving as an independent contractor for the district, extending the 10-20 Club's mentoring work directly into local schools.
Partnership
Jackson started serving as an independent contractor for the district, extending the 10-20 Club's mentoring work directly into local schools.
Marriage
Jackson and his wife Veronica went on to raise two daughters, Yuko and Aiko.
Marriage
Jackson and his wife Veronica went on to raise two daughters, Yuko and Aiko.
Award
The award, named for Martin Luther King Jr., recognized Jackson's youth service work in Downey and the greater Los Angeles area.
Award
The award, named for Martin Luther King Jr., recognized Jackson's youth service work in Downey and the greater Los Angeles area.
Darrell Jackson passed away
