Joe Jackson
Born: July 16, 1887
Baseball OF
hit .300 or better 11 times; nicknamed “Shoeless Joe”; career average of .356, third highest all-time; was placed on MLB's ineligible list in 1921 following the Black Sox scandal in which he and 7 teammates were accussed of fixing 1919 World Series.
Died: Dec. 5, 1951 See also: