Before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 1977 season, Jackson spent 1968-75 with the Oakland Athletics, a team that became known as the Mustache Gang at the encouragement of owner Charles O.

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Jency Roberts and Kevin Hughes' wedding in Mexico on Feb. 8 went viral for its 'Upstage the Bride' dress code. 'Every single outfit came with its own story, and it turned our wedding into a living, ...