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Darrell Jackson, former Arizona State and Minnesota Twins pitcher, has died at the age of 70.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
The Los Angeles native pitched for the Sun Devils from 1974-77, including three College World Series appearances. The left-hander helped secure the national championship by throwing a three-hit shutout in the semifinals of the 1977 CWS.
After ASU, he was drafted in the ninth round by the Twins in 1977 and made his MLB debut on June 3, 1978, winning his start against the Detroit Tigers. Jackson spent all five years with the Twins before a career-ending arm injury at 27 years old.
Jackson became an advocate for at-risk youth after he battled with major depression and substance abuse attributed to the end of his career. He started the 10-20 Club in 1988 and worked with thousands of teens in Downey, California.
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The cause of death is unknown at this time.
The Los Angeles native pitched for the Sun Devils from 1974-77, including three College World Series appearances. The left-hander helped secure the national championship by throwing a three-hit shutout in the semifinals of the 1977 CWS.
After ASU, he was drafted in the ninth round by the Twins in 1977 and made his MLB debut on June 3, 1978, winning his start against the Detroit Tigers. Jackson spent all five years with the Twins before a career-ending arm injury at 27 years old.
Jackson became an advocate for at-risk youth after he battled with major depression and substance abuse attributed to the end of his career. He started the 10-20 Club in 1988 and worked with thousands of teens in Downey, California.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Darrell Jackson.
July 5, 2026 at 5 pm.
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LHP Darrell Jackson.
Turned 70 on April 3rd.
Locke High school.
Arizona St University, 3 CWS appearances.
Minnesota @Twins, 1978-1982.
5 years' @MLB service. pic.twitter.com/mh9TG5ziCX
— Dana (@dana_usc94) July 6, 2026
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