What did Shoeless Joe Jackson do? I'm not familiar with him, just the name (I believe he played for the White Sox). Was he in the Black Sox scandel perhaps?
Yep. He was alleged to have taken part in throwing the 1919 World Series but it was never proved he took part in any "scandal". Some of his story is told in "Field of Dreams" (his character was portrayed by Ray Liotta).
I'd have to look it up but I believe he still has the third highest lifetime batting average EVER (.356). Just the fact that he was accused is enough to keep him from his proper place in the HOF.
IMO, its one of baseball's greatest injustices.
