About Spook Jacobs Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Spook Jacobs:
Spook Jacobs (full name: Forrest Vandergrift Jacobs; no nicknames) played second baseman from 1954 until 1956 for the Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Athletics in 1954, Athletics from 1955 - 1956 and Pirates in 1956. Over 3 seasons, he played 188 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 87 runs, and stole 22 bases. Born on November 4, 1925 in Cheswold, DE, Jacobs stands 5' 8" and weighs 155 lb. He attended Salem (Pennsville, NJ) high school. His debut was on April 13, 1954 and he played his final game on July 3, 1956. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Forrest Spook Vandergrift Jacobs.