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Shoeless Joe Jackson was a baseball player in the early 1900s who gained his nickname from playing in only his socks due to blisters. He played for the Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago White Sox teams, helping the White Sox reach the World Series twice. However, during the 1919 World Series, Jackson and others were accused of throwing games, and though acquitted, he was banned from baseball. After his ban, he opened a dry cleaning business. He was considered a great hitter by Babe Ruth.
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Psaroudakis’ early life in Heraklion was deeply influenced by a supportive and nurturing family environment. His father, a former semi-professional footballer, recognized Psaroudakis’ potential from an early age. Acting as his first coach, his father’s guidance was instrumental in igniting Psaroudakis’ passion for football. This paternal influence instilled in him a strong work ethic and fundamental skills that would become the foundation of his future success. His mother, a dedicated homemaker, provided a stable and nurturing environment, ensuring that Psaroudakis could pursue his dreams without any hindrances.
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- 1. “Shoeless” Joe Jackson(6/16/87-12/5/51) Ray Adcock
- 2. Who is Joseph Jefferson Jackson? Born in Brandon Mills, what is now part of Greenville, Shoeless Joe is a local baseball hero of sorts. Shoeless Joe gained his nickname after playing a game in only his socks, due in part to a bad pair of sneakers giving him blisters on his feet.
- 3. His Baseball Career During his time in baseball, he played for three different teams: -Philadelphia- (1908-1909) -Cleveland- (1910-1915) -Chicago White Socks- (1915-1920)
- 4. The World Series During his time with the Chicago White Socks, he helped bring his team to the World Series twice. However, during the 1919 World Series, Jackson and seven others were accused of throwing the game. Although a jury acquitted him later on, he was forever banned from professional baseball. After the ban, Joe settled down and opened a dry cleaning business.
- 5. Statistics and Fun Facts "I copied Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter."-- Babe Ruth His bat, nicknamed “Black Betsy”, sold for $577,610.
- 6. Sources “About Shoeless Joe Jackson”, http://www.shoelessjoejackson.com/about/facts.html