Toronto obtained Jackson from the Mets in a trade for Bob Bailor, the Blue Jays'
first pick in the expansion draft, and Jackson became a competent reliever for a
poor team. With fairly modest accomplishments, Jackson was able to make entries in
the Blue Jay record book that would stand until the emergence of Tom Henke. Jackson's
10 saves in 1984 tied the Blue Jay single-season high at that time, and his 30 career
saves had him one behind club leader Joey McLaughlin at the time of Jackson's release.
In May 1984, Jackson set a club record for wins in a month with six, all in relief.
(TF)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 14, 1983:
Toronto's Luis Leal and Roy Lee Jackson combine to one-hit the Indians 8–1, allowing only an 8th-inning single to Chris Bando. Starter Leal pitches five innings, and is replaced by Jackson after a 1:42 rain delay.
»June 27, 1985:
The Padres trade 2B Alan Wiggins to the Orioles for pitcher Roy Lee Jackson and a player to be named later. Wiggins, who recently completed his 2nd stay at a drug rehabilitation center, was never reactivated by the Padres, who vowed that he would never play for them again.
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