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Rose and Jackson get posthumous reprieve, but gambling on baseball is still MLB's biggest sin • May 14, 2025, 11:19 AM ET (AP)
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Shoeless Joe Jackson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on July 16, 1887

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Also Known As Joseph Jefferson Jackson • Joseph Walker Jackson
Born July 16, 1888 • Greenville • South Carolina
Died December 5, 1951 (aged 63) • Greenville • South Carolina
Role In Black Sox Scandal
Height/Weight 6 ft 1 inch, 200 lb (185 cm, 90 kg)
Batting Hand left
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date August 25, 1908
Last Game September 27, 1920
Position outfielder
At Bats 4,981
Batting Average 0.356
Hits 1,772
Home Runs 54
On-Base Percentage 0.423
On-Base Plus Slugging 0.94
Runs 873
Runs Batted In 792
Slugging Percentage 0.517
Stolen Bases 202

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What was Shoeless Joe Jackson's batting average?
Shoeless Joe Jackson had a career batting average of 0.356.
How many home runs did Shoeless Joe Jackson hit?
Shoeless Joe Jackson hit 54 home runs during his career.
How many hits did Shoeless Joe Jackson have?
Shoeless Joe Jackson had 1,772 hits in his career.
What position did Shoeless Joe Jackson play?
Shoeless Joe Jackson played outfielder.
When was Shoeless Joe Jackson born?
Shoeless Joe Jackson was born on July 16, 1887.
Where was Shoeless Joe Jackson born?
Shoeless Joe Jackson was born in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States.
How tall was Shoeless Joe Jackson?
Shoeless Joe Jackson was 6 ft 1 inch, 200 lb (185 cm, 90 kg).

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