# Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in native Pennsylvania, likens it to ‘racism I experienced in the 1960s’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/reggie-jackson-calls-out-antisemitism-in-native-pennsylvania-likens-it-to-racism-i-experienced-in-the-1960s/
- Published: 2026-11-08T01:55:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T04:07:58+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/reggie-jackson-calls-out-antisemitism-native-pennsylvania-likens-racism-experienced-1960s
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Reggie Jackson says antisemitism recalls racism he faced in the 1960s.
- He cited rising antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania.
- Jackson urged Philadelphia-area leaders to condemn hate plainly.

## Summary

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson condemned rising antisemitism in Pennsylvania, comparing it with the racism he experienced as a Black player in the 1960s. He called on Philadelphia-area politicians and community leaders to speak clearly against antisemitism, saying that excusing or repeating hateful language can deepen fear and division.

Jackson, who was born near Philadelphia, cited Anti-Defamation League figures showing an increase in antisemitic incidents across the state. He recalled being refused service and accommodation while playing in the South, and said teammates helped him find somewhere to sleep after threats against his apartment complex. Jackson, 80, later hit 563 home runs and earned the nickname “Mr. October” for his World Series performances.

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