In May, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the potential removal of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s lifetime ban, a move supported by many, including Joe Schmitz of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum. Schmitz believes this long-overdue decision could lead to Jackson's induction into the Hall of Fame. He shares insights into Jackson's early life, including his start in baseball at a young age while working in a cotton mill. Schmitz highlights Jackson's impact on the game, suggesting that legendary players like Babe Ruth modeled their stances after him.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced in early May that Shoeless Joe Jackson would be one of a few players to have their lifetime ban from the game removed.
Schmitz serves on the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum Advisory staff, and he's met members of the White Sox legend's family and the museum curator.
By the time he was 13, he could play baseball so well that they started him on the Brandon Mills baseball team.
Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Ted Williams all patterned their stances off of him.
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