Al Jackson (full name: Alvin Neill Jackson; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1959 until 1969 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Pirates from 1959 - 1961, Mets from 1962 - 1969, Cardinals from 1966 - 1967 and Reds in 1969. Over 10 seasons, he started 184 games, won 67 games, struck out 738 batters, and had a 3.98 ERA. Born on December 26, 1935 in Waco, TX, Jackson stands 5' 10" and weighs 169 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on May 31, 1959 and he played his final game on September 26, 1969. Over his career, Jackson made $46,000. Common misspellings of his name include Alvin Al alan alberto allan allen alphonse Neill Jackson.