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Where did Reggie Jackson go to college?
In football, he was recruited by Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma, all of whom were willing to break the color barrier just for Jackson .
Where did he finally attend?
Jackson declined Alabama and Georgia because he was fearful of the South at the time, and declined Oklahoma because they told him to stop dating white girls.
What team did he play for?
He accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University in Tempe.
Did he win any awards?
He broke numerous team records for the squad, and the Orioles offered him a $50,000 signing bonus if he joined the team.
when did he switch to baseball?
One day after football practice, he approached ASU baseball coach Bobby Winkles and asked if he could join the team.

Question: Why did he chose baseball over football?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Reggie Jackson chose baseball over football?