Reggie Jackson earned the “Mr. October” nickname during the 1977 World Series when he played for the New York Yankees. In Game 6 of that series, on October 18, 1977, Jackson had one of the most remarkable single-game performances in baseball history. He hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers (Burt Hooton, Elias Sosa, and Charlie Hough) of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His incredible power display led the Yankees to an 8-4 victory, clinching the World Series title.

After his performance in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, Jackson was given the nickname “Mr. October” by the media for his ability to come through when it mattered most—in the high-stakes, high-pressure postseason. The name has stuck with him ever since, symbolizing his clutch hitting during baseball’s most important month

Baseball historians also note Reggie Jackson is an ego-maniac so we offer our apologies to him – this story is about “Mr. November”.

The 2001 MLB season was disrupted by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, which led to the postponement of games for about a week. As a result, the playoffs and World Series were pushed back, extending the postseason into November for the first time in Major League Baseball history.

In Game 4 of the 2001 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks, the game went into extra innings. It was late on October 31, 2001, and the clock struck midnight, officially turning the calendar to November 1.

In the bottom of the 10th inning, with the score tied 3-3, Derek Jeter came to the plate. He hit a walk-off home run off Arizona’s Byung-Hyun Kim, giving the Yankees a dramatic 4-3 victory. Since it was the first time any game in MLB history had been played in November, and Jeter’s home run won the game, the crowd and media began to call him “Mr. November,” a play on the nickname “Mr. October,” which had been famously given to Reggie Jackson for his own postseason heroics previously discussed.

Although the Yankees eventually lost the 2001 World Series to the Diamondbacks in seven games, the moment cemented Jeter’s status as a clutch performer and earned him one of the most iconic nicknames in baseball history. The name “Mr. November” symbolizes his ability to deliver in high-pressure moments on the biggest stage.