Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum facts for kids
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| Established | June 21, 2008 |
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| Location | 356 Field Street, Greenville, South Carolina |
The "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Museum and Library is a special place that opened on June 21, 2008. It's in Greenville, South Carolina, right across from Fluor Field. This museum is inside the five-room brick house where famous baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson lived. Inside, you can see some of his personal items. There are also over 2,000 books all about baseball!
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About the Museum
The "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Museum helps people learn about the life and career of baseball legend Joe Jackson. He was a very talented player. The museum shows how he lived and played the game.
What You Can See
The museum has many interesting things. You can find personal items that belonged to Joe Jackson. These items help tell his story. There is also a large collection of baseball books. These books cover many topics about the sport.
Visiting the Museum
The museum is open to the public on Saturdays. You can also arrange private tours during the week. It's a great spot for baseball fans. Many visitors to the museum also go to Joe Jackson's grave. His grave is in Woodlawn Memorial Park. This park is near the Bob Jones University campus. People often leave baseball items at his grave. They leave things like baseballs, gloves, and cleats.
Joe Jackson's Baseball Story
Joe Jackson was a famous baseball player. He played in the early 1900s. He was known for his amazing hitting skills. Many people thought he was one of the best players ever.
The Ban and What Happened
Joe Jackson was involved in a big event in baseball history. He was banned from playing baseball. This happened after the 1919 World Series. In 2015, the museum asked the Commissioner of Baseball, Rob Manfred, to let Joe Jackson back into baseball. They felt he had been punished enough.
Commissioner Manfred looked into the request. He decided not to change the ban. He said it was too long ago to know the full truth. He felt he could not overrule the original decision.
