Tallahassee trio part of Alabama's baseball success, journey to CWS
Tallahassee native Jason Jackson is helping lead Alabama baseball to its first College World Series since 1999.
As a youth baseball player in Tallahassee, Jason Jackson cheered for Florida State during what felt like an annual trip to the College World Series, when the Seminoles made seven appearances in the 1990s.
"Every kid grows up watching the CWS and wanting to be part of it," Jackson told the Tallahassee Democrat. "I remember being on the edge of my seat watching every pitch of those FSU teams back in the day. I am really excited to get out there and see our guys compete on that stage."
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