The Lessons of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and MLB’s Rewriting of History

Commentary: South Carolina's 35-year journey to clear Shoeless Joe Jackson's name

As a lifelong baseball fan, former minor league baseball team owner and former South Carolina state senator, I've known in my bones that Joe Jackson's story wasn't finished.

The lessons of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and MLB’s rewriting of history

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently removed Pete Rose’s permanent ban from baseball, which will make him eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame.

Guest Opinion: The lessons of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and MLB’s rewriting of history

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently removed Pete Rose’s permanent ban from baseball, which will make him eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. Manfred reinstated 17 other banned players as well, including members of the infamous 1919 Chicago White…

Cory Franklin: The lessons of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and the MLB’s rewriting of history

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently removed Pete Rose’s permanent ban from baseball, which will make him eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. Manfred reinstated 17 other banned players as well, including members of the infamous 1919 Chicago White Sox who threw the World Series, including the team’s star “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. This undated file photo shows baseball player player Shoeless Joe Jackson. (AP Photo/File) The reinstatement …

Commentary: Lessons of ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and MLB’s rewriting of history

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently removed Pete Rose’s permanent ban from baseball, which will make him eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame.