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Legendary outfielder Reggie Jackson led the Oakland Athletics to three straight World Series titles from 1972-1974.
The slugger made an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" on Wednesday and revealed that then-MLB commissioner Bug Selig intervened to prevent Jackson and his ownership group from closing a deal to purchase the Oakland Athletics.
Jackson said despite his group having more than enough funds to buy the team, Selig simply did not want the sale to go through.
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Inductee Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. "Bud" Selig speaks during the induction ceremony at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 30, 2017, in Cooperstown, New York. (Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images)
"In writing, I sent a letter to Ken Hoffman, who owned the A’s, that I’m willing to pay $25 million more than any bid that you get. Bud said to me, he said ‘Reggie, stay with me. I’ll guide you through. I’ll get this done for you,'" Jackson said.
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But the situation changed when Jackson learned that one of Selig's associates bought the team.
"And then all of a sudden it came out that the A’s were sold to a guy by the name of Lew Wolff – Bud Selig’s college buddy. It broke my heart. I went into depression for about six months."
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson takes the stage during the induction ceremony at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 21, 2019, in Cooperstown, New York. (Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Stern followed up by asking Jackson if the MLB owners also attempted to nix the deal due to his reputation as a
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