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Get (Shoeless) Joe Jackson into Cooperstown

Get (Shoeless) Joe Jackson into Cooperstown

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 2 months ago
Joe Jackson was kicked out of baseball with a lack of evidence. He allegedly threw a World Series for money with the "Black" Sox. During this 1919 World Series vs. the Reds, Jackson batted .375 (highest on either team), had 6 RBIs (highest on the Sox), hit 3 doubles, and the series' only home run. He was by far the best player in the whole series, and it is obvious he was out to win it. Meanwhile, he did accept money from gamblers that were throwing the World Series. Then again, Jackson was not educated (he could barely write his whole name) and probably didn't know what the money was for. Players didn't receive that much money back then, so when given to him, he took it. Jackson knew one thing, and that was how to play baseball. He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and sign up if you agree. Career statistics- Avg. .356 H 1772 OBP .432 HR 54 RBI 785

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Kevin McCoy
11 years ago Featured

come on now... enough is enough. No proof the JJ altered his performance. The commissioner at the time set unrealistic stipulations. Based on his guidelines Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle should be removed from the HOF because they received money from a gambling establishment

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Kevin McCoy
11 years ago Featured

come on now... enough is enough. No proof the JJ altered his performance. The commissioner at the time set unrealistic stipulations. Based on his guidelines Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle should be removed from the HOF because they received money from a gambling establishment

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Mike Murray
13 years ago Featured

its been a hundred years already. let the guy in. his stats speak for themselves and he clearly played his heart out that series.

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Kevin Ford
13 years ago Featured

Time to fix this mistake. He is one of the best hitters to ever play the game period.

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Dave Lowe
13 years ago Featured

The gamblers probably took him for a ride. The man hit .375 in that series. That is not throwing a game. Ridiculous he keeps getting blocked.

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Sarah Ferguson
13 years ago Featured

JUSTICE FOR JOE!! He was an illiterate farm boy who got caught up in something way over his head. Put him where he belongs.

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Rick Vargas
3 years ago

Shoeless Joe should be in hall of Fame.

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