A switch-hitting star who primarily caught and played third base, Turk also played shortstop and in the outfield during his career. He hit over .400 for Vashon and used college time to play briefly for Negro National League teams in Memphis (Red Sox) and Kansas City (Monarchs).

Jacobs played 13 of 16 years in the Tandy League and finished his career in 1967.

Ernest (Turk) Jacobs passed away on October 12, 2017.