This month marks the seventy-fourth anniversary of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s passing at age 64 (December 5, 1951). Let’s use the occasion to recall the career of one of the greatest natural hitters the game has ever seen…
Say It’s So! Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson Are Back In! Hallelujah!
I’m not completely sure what prompted the geniuses who run Major League Baseball in their infinite wisdom to unexpectedly reinstate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson at this particular moment…
Stealing for the Cycle!
This one goes into the “You learn something new about this game every day” file!…
Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Three: “Joe and the Tainted $5,000”
Today I’ll continue with my “deep dive” into the 1919 Black Sox scandal with part three of my three-part series on Joe Jackson. Today’s topic is the”Tainted $5,000.”…
Black Sox Scandal Essays – Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Two: Joe’s Play in the Field And At-Bat
Today, I’d like to address Shoeless Joe Jackson’s play in the 1919 World Series and determine how it relates to his involvement (or non-involvement) in the Black Sox scandal.
Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?
Today I’ll continue with my “deep dive” into the Black Sox scandal with Part One of my three-part series on Joe Jackson’s involvement..
Another Edition of “From the Lighter Side!”: How Did “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Get His Famous Nickname?
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Shoeless Joe Jackson’s Incredible Three-Year Span, 1911-13!
“You know, he was such a remarkable hitter, it was almost impossible for him to swing without meeting the solidly.” -1919 White Sox pitcher, Dickie Kerr, speaking of teammate, Joe Jackson.
Another Look at the 1919 World Series: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Three: “Joe and the Tainted $5,000”
“There are things in this world to be regarded above money – keeping faith in your friends, for instance. All of which goes to show that you don’t have to know how to read and write to be a man of principle and conscience.” –Joe Jackson
Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?
“The Supreme Being – not Judge Landis – will be my judge. The Good Lord knows I’m innocent of any wrongdoing.” – Joe Jackson
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Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out, ” Part Six: “Shoeless” Joe Jackson
There’s probably no topic that’s more emotionally charged when discussing the Black Sox scandal than Joe Jackson’s guilt or innocence. It’s still hotly debated almost 100 years later.
Another Edition of: From the Lighter Side! How Did “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Get His Famous Nickname?
“You shoeless sonofagun you!” –A fan yelling at 20-year old Greenville Spinner outfielder, Joseph Jackson, who was playing that day in his stocking feet.
And the rest, as they say, is history…
Guest post from Kevin Trusty: “Rare Thievery For ‘Shoeless Joe’ In Cleveland!”
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“Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Incredible Three-Year Span, 1911-13!”
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Shoeless Joe Jackson, Chicago White Sox, 1920 – His last year might have been his finest
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A “Real” Shoeless Joe Jackson!
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