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Posted By: Steve

For one, I have no idea if Shoeless Joe actually played center field without his shoes in the majors.


I read a great book about Joe this past summer, "Say It Ain't So Joe" by Donald Gropman, great read.

If I remember correctly, a scout or someone important was at a game (not major league) to see Joe play. The shoes Joe was wearing were too small for his feet and were bothering him. Rather than sit out the game, Joe just took the shoes off and kept playing.

And as far as Joe taking money, he tried to go to Mr. Comiskey and tell him about the fix, but Charles was in on it too and stonewalled Joe. Personally, I believe they all took advantage of an uneducated man. His stats for the series show he gave his all, unlike his teammates.

Would his cards go up in value if elected to the HOF? I think there would be a spike because of people wanting a Joe Jackson card, but then it would settle and continue a steady climb.